This bill amends Section 237A.13, subsection 5 of the Iowa Code to modify the billing and payment provisions for the state's child care assistance program. It allows child care providers to choose between biweekly or monthly billing based on the number of hours of child care scheduled for a child enrolled in the program. The department of human services is required to remit payment to providers within ten business days of receiving a bill, with specific provisions for addressing any errors or omissions in the billing process.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if the department identifies an error in a submitted bill, it must notify the provider within five business days and will only issue payment after receiving a corrected bill. This change aims to streamline the payment process for child care providers and ensure timely compensation based on scheduled care rather than care actually provided.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 237A.13