Applying the Co-pay 400-28-90-15

(Revised 7/1/2024 ML #3827)

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NDAC 75-02-01.3-04

The co-pay amount is subtracted from the State Rate to determine the State Maximum Monthly Share .

When payment is being determined, the co-pay is deducted from the lower of the state rate or amount billed on the Child Care Request for Payment.

When applying the co-pay to payments:

The co-pay is applied to the provider who is first entered into the payment system. If there are two providers, the co-pay is applied to the first provider entered into the payment system. If any amount of the co-pay is remaining it will be applied to the second provider, etc.

If the co-pay is greater than the lower of the State Rate or amount billed for the family, no child care payment will be made for the month.

If the co-pay is less than the lower of the State Rate or amount billed for the family, the co-pay is deducted from the lower of the State Rate or amount billed and the remaining amount is the maximum payment that will be made.

The Child Care Sliding Fee Schedule is included at Section 400-28-165.