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.
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