Automatically adjusts child care assistance rates to match market rates set by the department.

This bill amends the social services law to ensure child care assistance payments are equal to the applicable payment rate established by the department. These rates will be set in accordance with a market-rate survey or an approved alternative methodology, taking into account variations in costs for different settings and age groups, as well as additional costs for children with special needs. The changes will take effect immediately.

Automatically adjusts child care assistance rates to match market rates set by the department.

This bill amends the social services law to ensure child care assistance payments are equal to the applicable payment rate established by the department. These rates will be set in accordance with a market-rate survey or an approved alternative methodology, taking into account variations in costs for different settings and age groups, as well as additional costs for children with special needs. The changes will take effect immediately.