S.F. No. 3908 Summary

• Increases income eligibility threshold for child care assistance from 67 percent to 85 percent of state median income, adjusted for family size, at application and redetermination.

• Modifies existing two-tier income eligibility structure by removing the separate 47 percent threshold tier and establishing 85 percent as the new upper income limit.

• Expands parent fee schedule to accommodate higher income eligibility by adding new income tiers up to 85 percent of state median income with corresponding co-payment percentages ranging up to 14 percent.

• Maintains co-payment requirements as a condition of program eligibility and allows inclusion of recoupment fees for program overpayments.

• All changes are effective February 6, 2023.