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Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual Issued 12/2016 Approval Notices - Providers 12.6.3 Once you approve an application for child care assistance, send a notice of approval to the provider. Include the following information: • Family’s name • Family’s request for child care assistance has been approved • Authorized hours of care • County maximum rate that may be paid • Number of absent days paid for the child for the calendar year • How payments will be made. When processing a redetermination or a change that affects eligibility and the action is not adverse, a notice must be sent. Non-adverse actions require a notice but should be changed as soon as possible. Non-adverse actions include increased authorized hours, decreased copayment, and continuation of payment awaiting appeal decision. Include the following information: • Family’s name. • Authorized hours of care. • County maximum rate that may be paid. • Number of absent days paid for the child for the calendar year. • How payments will be made. Legal Authority Minnesota Rules 3400.0035, Subp. 2