10-148-6 Me. Code R. § 5

Current through 2024-25, June 19, 2024
Section 148-6-5 - CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
A. The Department will pay a Child Care Subsidy to the Eligible Child's Child Care Provider in the amount of the lesser of the maximum Market Rate set forth by the Department or the Child Care Provider's rate set forth in the Child Care Provider's Provider Agreement, less the Parent Fee and adjusted as otherwise provided in this Chapter.
B. The Department will establish Market Rates for Child Care Providers in each county. The Department is the only entity authorized to establish the Child Care Subsidy Market Rates for each county.
C. If a Parent with whom an Eligible Child resides has a court order indicating that another person shares the responsibility for the Childcare, the Department will decrease the amount of the Child Care Subsidy Payment in accordance with such court order.
D. Child Care Services to be funded, in whole or in part, by a Child Care Subsidy may be provided only by a Child Care Provider that has entered into and is in compliance with the Provider Agreement with the Department that describes the responsibilities of both parties, using the forms provided by the Department.

10-148 C.M.R. ch. 6, § 5