Increase In Provider Rates Effective July 1, 2013

Increase In Provider Rates Effective July 1, 2013

The Iowa Legislature has authorized a 4% increase in provider rates.  Child care providers may be eligible for a rate increase under the state child care assistance (CCA) program effective July 1, 2013.

This week DHS will be mailing a letter to the active licensed, school-based/exempt, and CDH’s listed in Kinder Track child care provider portal. Click on the link to download the letter: CCA DHS Provider Rate Letter.

• The letter outlines the new state maximum rates for the CCA program.  As a reminder, the CCA program cannot reimburse providers at a higher rate than their “private pay” rate.
• The letter also gives instructions for providers who would like to have their rates reviewed/adjusted under a new CCA Provider Agreement.