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HF 3286

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/17/2016 02:34pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to human services; modifying child care assistance program
reimbursement rates; 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) deleted text begin Beginning February 3, 2014,deleted text end The
maximum rate paid for child care assistance in any county or county price cluster under
the child care fund shall be the greater ofnew text begin :
new text end

new text begin (1) new text end the 25th percentile of the deleted text begin 2011deleted text end new text begin 2013new text end child care provider rate survey deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (2) new text end the maximum rate effective November 28, 2011deleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; or
new text end

new text begin (3) for infant care, the 100th percentile of the 2013 child care provider rate survey.
 new text end

new text begin (b)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.

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

deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (d)new text end 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.

deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new text begin (e)new text end 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.

deleted text begin (e)deleted text end new text begin (f)new text end 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.

deleted text begin (f)deleted text end new text begin (g)new text end All maximum provider rates changes shall be implemented on the Monday
following the effective date of the maximum provider rate.

deleted text begin (g)deleted text end new text begin (h)new text end Notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 3400.0130, subpart 7, maximum
registration fees in effect on January 1, 2013, shall remain in effect.