Alaska Online Public Notices #2026200112

Regulatory Amendments to Alaska Child Care Assistance Program Rates and Eligibility

This opportunity involves proposed regulatory changes to Alaska's Child Care Assistance Program, impacting rates and eligibility for child care providers and families statewide. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Health - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is a regulatory notice, not a procurement. - Products/Services Requested: - Amendments to child care provider rate schedules - Updates to eligibility criteria for families - Revision of family income and contribution schedules - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Expansion of Parents Achieving Self-Sufficiency (PASS) categories from three to five - Increase in income eligibility threshold from 85% to 105% of state median income - Compliance with federal law (45 CFR 98.45) and new state statutes - Statewide public comment invited - Attachments include updated rate schedules and income contribution tables - No procurement of goods or services; no part numbers or quantities specified

Description

The Department of Health in Alaska proposes changes to regulations concerning the Child Care Assistance Program. These changes include updates to provider rates, eligibility criteria, and family contributions. Specific amendments involve expanding the Parents Achieving Self-Sufficiency (PASS) categories from three to five, revising the rate schedule and age-group definitions, increasing the income eligibility threshold from 85% to 105% of the state median income, and updating the family income and contribution schedule. The proposal invites written comments by September 14, 2026, and includes an oral hearing on August 26, 2026.

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