Iowa HF344 changes the reimbursement rate for child care providers participating in the state child care assistance program.

Iowa HF344 amends the state child care assistance program by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse child care providers at the rate they typically charge private-pay families, rather than the lesser of the private-pay rate or a state-set rate. This change eliminates the ability for providers to collect additional fees from families if their private-pay rate exceeds the state's reimbursement rate.

Iowa HF344 changes the reimbursement rate for child care providers participating in the state child care assistance program.

Iowa HF344 amends the state child care assistance program by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse child care providers at the rate they typically charge private-pay families, rather than the lesser of the private-pay rate or a state-set rate. This change eliminates the ability for providers to collect additional fees from families if their private-pay rate exceeds the state's reimbursement rate.