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155 o Monthly maximum from the Wisconsin Shares County and Tribal Subsidy Maximum Rates (see 18.5.1). • Above Full-Time Hours: The number of average weekly hours above 50 and up to 75 per week (see 16.1.1), converted to a monthly number. This additional amount is added after the capped subsidy comparison. • Out of State Accredited Adjustment: The Agency Rate and Agency Ceiling in the CSAW Benefit Calculation are increased by 10% for out-of-state providers whose accreditation is accepted by YoungStar.

For further details on the subsidy calculation, see the CSAW User Guide - Benefit Calculations.

This section last updated 11/1/2024

Section 18.5.1 Subsidy Maximum Rates The department publishes the Wisconsin Shares County and Tribal Subsidy Maximum Rates. Hourly and monthly maximum rates are established by: • Provider county or tribe • Provider type (licensed group, licensed family, regularly certified, or provisionally certified) • The age of the child in care

The maximum rates are based on statewide surveys of licensed child care providers regarding the child care prices they charge. The department has the authority to freeze the maximum rates due to budget constraints. Unlike copayments and Federal Poverty Level (FPL) amounts, maximum rates are not updated on an annual basis.

Hourly maximums for regularly and provisionally certified providers are set at 90% of the licensed family hourly maximum. Monthly maximums are not set for certified providers; however, the monthly subsidy payments are capped at the licensed family monthly maximum.

This section last updated 10/1/2023

Section 18.6 Changes Impacting Subsidy Some changes may impact the subsidy amount during the eligibility period.

Change Impacts Subsidy? Assistance Group (AG) composition or income Only according to Copayment Period rules (see 18.4) Child’s relationship to a parent No