Cost-saving measures.
(a)#
To reduce costs under the program under this section, the department may do any of the following: 1. Notwithstanding sub. (1m), implement a waiting list for receipt of a child care subsidy under this section, except that a Wisconsin Works program participant may not be placed on any waiting list implemented under this subdivision. 2. Subject to sub. (5) (b), increase the copayment amount that an individual must pay toward the cost of child care received under this section. 3. Notwithstanding sub. (6), adjust the amount of payment to child care providers providing child care services under this section. 4. Notwithstanding sub. (1m), adjust the gross income levels for eligibility for receipt of a child care subsidy under this section.
(a)(1)#
Notwithstanding sub. (1m), implement a waiting list for receipt of a child care subsidy under this section, except that a Wisconsin Works program participant may not be placed on any waiting list implemented under this subdivision.
(a)(2)#
Subject to sub. (5) (b), increase the copayment amount that an individual must pay toward the cost of child care received under this section.
(a)(3)#
(b)#
If the department intends to take any of the actions under par. (a), the department shall submit to the joint committee on finance a report that sets out its plan for implementing the cost-saving measures.