This bill amends West Virginia Code §49-2-121 to establish new requirements for the reimbursement of licensed childcare and afterschool providers receiving child care subsidies. Specifically, it mandates that the reimbursement for these providers be based on a child's monthly enrollment rather than daily attendance, provided that the child has attended the afterschool site for at least two and a half hours on at least one day each month. This change aims to simplify the attendance requirements for subsidy eligibility.

Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Human Services to develop a system for the electronic filing of billing information by childcare providers. This system must be implemented by July 1, 2026, and will require providers to submit all supporting documents electronically when seeking reimbursement for childcare services. These amendments are intended to streamline the process for both providers and the department, ensuring efficient management of child care subsidies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 49-2-121