Federal law requires families to share in the cost of child care using a sliding fee scale (meaning cost is adjusted depending on your income). This fee is known as copayment or copay. Please note that if a family’s income is at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) or if the child is in protective services, the copayment will be waived. For those families, the State will provide the total CCAP provider payment rate and the family will owe you no copayment.
Copayment percentages are as follows: Family Income at or below 100% FPL
Full-Time
Part-Time
One Full-Time/One Part-Time
One Child
Two or More Children
waived
Family Income of at least 101% and up to 200% of FPL
4% of income
6% of income
2% of income
3% of income
5% of income
Family income is 201% of FPL or greater
7% of income
2.5% of income
3.5% of income
Please note that if you charge a rate that is higher than the CCAP provider payment rate, the family will be responsible for paying you both the copayment and that overage amount above the CCAP provider payment rate. You can review the Copayment Schedule or if you have any questions, please contact your CCR&R.
