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(Revised 7/1/2023 ML #3732)

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NDAC 75-02-01.3-04

Federal regulations require each family receiving Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) benefits to contribute towards the monthly costs of such care.

The portion that a family is responsible to contribute is called a Co-pay .

The Co-pay that is applied to child care costs incurred each month is referred to as Family Monthly Co-pay .

The Co-pay requirement is waived for families receiving TANF , Diversion , Crossroads and families who are at or below 30% of the state median income (SMI) according to the Sliding Fee Schedule .

Families who are not waived from the Co-pay requirement are subject to a Family Monthly Co-pay when determining their CCAP eligibility. In addition to the Co-pay, the family is responsible for any amount that is charged over the State Maximum Monthly Share amount.

It is the responsibility of the provider to collect the Co-pay from the family. Verification that the Co-pay has been paid is not required.