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PATHS TO QUALITY™ (PTQ) LEVEL INCREASES A provider is eligible for a higher Reimbursement Rate when the provider’s PTQ level increases. The system will adjust all existing vouchers to reflect the provider’s new rate of reimbursement within two weeks following the PTQ level increase approval. This will reflect on the payment within 2-3 cycles. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED FROM THE PROVIDER OR THE FAMILY. PATHS TO QUALITY™ (PTQ) LEVEL DECREASES If a provider is no longer able to maintain the higher PTQ level, the system will adjust all existing vouchers to reflect the provider’s new rate of reimbursement within two weeks following the PTQ level decreases and eligibility offices will send out new vouchers to families enrolled to reflect the change in amounts, which may affect the family’s overage. This will reflect on the payment within 2-3 cycles. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED FROM THE PROVIDER OR THE FAMILY. IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON MOVING… It is important to remember Indiana law links your license to the actual address where you provide services. Every program must document they have met CCDF Provider Eligibility Standards at the address where services are provided, therefore the local eligibility office will not be able to complete a provider change request until the new program has been fully licensed and inspected and completed a W9. Once vouchers have been assigned to the new address, the new site must register with the payment vendor.

If a program begins to provide services for children prior to demonstrating compliance with applicable licensing laws and/or CCDF Provider Eligibility Standards, the program may not be paid for services provided.

 Please note: If you’re planning to move, you must follow the steps listed below.

1. Contact your Licensing Consultant to schedule a time before you move to have the new address inspected. 2. Once you have received your new license or registration, you will need to fill out new Provider Information Pages, showing the children have changed the address where they receive services. Programs must do this before child care can be reimbursed at the new site. 3. The provider must register the new site with the payment vendor and set up their banking information for electronic deposits.

If the new address fails to meet CCDF Provider Eligibility Standards, reimbursements will not be made for services provided at the new address and families will be required to select another eligible program.

IF A PROGRAM LOSES CCDF/OMW ELIGIBILITY After you have been certified as an eligible program, your certification can be changed as defined by the law outlined below. This law includes reasons for revocation of your ability to receive voucher payments. If