Time Frame for Payment Certification 400-28-130-10

(Revised 10/1/22 ML #3678)

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NDAC 75-02-01.3-06

Children must be certified as enrolled in the providers care in the Provider SSP by 2 months following the month child care services were provided.

Example: If child care is incurred for the service month of May, the last day the child can be certified in the Provider SSP is up to the close of the last business day in July, to be considered as received within the 2 month time frame.

Exception:

Certification for the month prior to application, when assistance is requested for the prior month, must be submitted within 3 months from the month child care services were provided.

Example: Household applied on May 25th and requested assistance for the prior month of April. The household was approved June 20th including the prior month of April. The certification for the service month of April must be submitted no later than the last business day of July.

The Provider SSP will not allow certification beyond the 2 or 3 month time period.

Providers that have not completed their certification within the 2 or 3 month time period, but believe they are eligible for a payment will need to submit a written statement to the Child Care Assistance Policy (CCAP) office for review. The written statement should include their provider information, family information, amount billed, and why the certification was not completed timely.