HF 2470

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/08/2016 04:20pm

A bill for an act
relating to human services; modifying child care assistance subsidy restrictions;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 119B.13, subdivision 1.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 119B.13, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Subsidy restrictions.

(a) Beginning February 3, 2014, the maximum
rate paid for child care assistance in any county or county price cluster under the child
care fund shall be the greater of the 25th percentile of the 2011 child care provider rate
survey or the maximum rate effective November 28, 2011. new text begin For a child care provider
located within the boundaries of a city located in two or more counties, the maximum rate
paid for child care assistance shall be equal to the maximum rate paid in the county with
the highest maximum reimbursement rates or the provider's charge, whichever is less. new text end The
commissioner may: (1) assign a county with no reported provider prices to a similar price
cluster; and (2) consider county level access when determining final price clusters.

(b) A rate which includes a special needs rate paid under subdivision 3 may be in
excess of the maximum rate allowed under this subdivision.

(c) The department shall monitor the effect of this paragraph on provider rates. The
county shall pay the provider's full charges for every child in care up to the maximum
established. The commissioner shall determine the maximum rate for each type of care
on an hourly, full-day, and weekly basis, including special needs and disability care. The
maximum payment to a provider for one day of care must not exceed the daily rate. The
maximum payment to a provider for one week of care must not exceed the weekly rate.

(d) Child care providers receiving reimbursement under this chapter must not be
paid activity fees or an additional amount above the maximum rates for care provided
during nonstandard hours for families receiving assistance.

(e) When the provider charge is greater than the maximum provider rate allowed,
the parent is responsible for payment of the difference in the rates in addition to any
family co-payment fee.

(f) All maximum provider rates changes shall be implemented on the Monday
following the effective date of the maximum provider rate.

(g) Notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 3400.0130, subpart 7, maximum
registration fees in effect on January 1, 2013, shall remain in effect.