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DE SB58

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Sarah McBride

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Origin

Senate

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibit the Department of Health and Social Services from charging copays for purchase of care to families earning up to 200% of the federal poverty line.

  • Require the Department to reimburse child care providers for up to 15 absent days per child per month for families qualifying for purchase of care.

  • Codify pandemic-era policies that have been in place since COVID-19, stabilizing families and providing early learning access to Delaware's needy families and children.

  • Align with federal Administration for Children and Families recommendations that families up to state median income should not be required to contribute copays for child care.

Legislative Description

An Act Relating To The Removal Of Copay Requirements For Delaware Families In Need.

Last Action

Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate

3/8/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance3/8/2023
Health & Social Services3/1/2023

Full Bill Text

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