This bill amends Section 237A.13, subsection 5 of the Iowa Code to revise 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 or claim, with specific provisions for addressing any errors or omissions in the billing process.

The changes include the deletion of references to billing for "child care provided" and the insertion of language that specifies billing will be based on the "number of hours of child care scheduled for a child enrolled in the program." This shift aims to streamline the payment process and ensure timely compensation for providers while maintaining accountability in the billing system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 237A.13