equal-access-affordability

Reason(s) for non-compliance: • The Lead Agency does not limit all family co-payments to seven percent or less of family income, as required by 98.45(l)(3). (Plan Question 3.1.1a) • The Lead Agency does not provide data on the extent to which CCDF providers charge families additional amounts above the required co-payments (including data on the size and frequency of such amounts), as required by 98.45(b)(5). (Plan Question 3.1.2eii) Overall Target Completion Date: 07/01/2025 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 The lead agency implemented a regulation change which became effective July 1, 2024, capping co-pays at 7% in order to comply with the Final Rule and will submit documentation of this policy change. 10/01/2024 2 The lead agency will request TA /guidance regarding the provision of data on the extent to which CCDF providers charge families additional amounts above the required co-payment (including data on the size and frequency of such amounts). 02/15/2025 3 Delaware will implement results of the technical assistance. 07/01/2025