As to procedure to apply, I think it may vary by area and agency. But here I signed up and they look to see if you qualify for Tier 1 or Tier 2. Tier 1 is the higher reimbursement rate. Then you have to sign up the individual kids, fill out a menu (how you do this depends on where you are - some places its all electronic, we are still paper and pen
) and submit it monthly to get payment.