Automatically adjusts child care assistance rates to match market rates.
The bill amends the social services law to implement automatic market rate increases for child care assistance. It ensures that the assistance provided is equal to the applicable payment rate established by the department. This rate takes 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.
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