Rhode Island H7462 codifies child care copayments, expands zero copays for low-income families, and caps copayments at 6%.

Rhode Island H7462 codifies child care copayments in law, expanding zero copays to families under 125% of the federal poverty level (FPL) and lowering costs for working families. The bill caps most copayments at 6% of family income while preserving a 7% statutory maximum. The Department of Human Services (DHS) is authorized to establish additional copayment categories for families with incomes above 300% FPL, provided no copayment exceeds the cap. The bill aims to ensure affordability and accessibility of child care for Rhode Island families.

Rhode Island H7462 codifies child care copayments, expands zero copays for low-income families, and caps copayments at 6%.

Rhode Island H7462 codifies child care copayments in law, expanding zero copays to families under 125% of the federal poverty level (FPL) and lowering costs for working families. The bill caps most copayments at 6% of family income while preserving a 7% statutory maximum. The Department of Human Services (DHS) is authorized to establish additional copayment categories for families with incomes above 300% FPL, provided no copayment exceeds the cap. The bill aims to ensure affordability and accessibility of child care for Rhode Island families.