Unregistered 07:35 AM 12-15-2014
Wondering what will be the state do to the parent if I call and tell them she isn't paying her copay? She only owes $ 22 a week but doesn't pay it she is three weeks behind. I want to term her and probably will I just don't want her to do the same thing to another provider. Will the state kick her off assistance? What are your expirences?
craftymissbeth 07:39 AM 12-15-2014
What state are you in?
In Kansas, the state doesn't get involved in these matters. It is our responsibilities to uphold our contract agreements and go through the court system for moneys owed. Then again, we don't really have "co-pays" here... we just have what the state gives the parents to pay us and then the parent is responsible for paying the difference if there is one.
Cradle2crayons 07:44 AM 12-15-2014
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
Wondering what will be the state do to the parent if I call and tell them she isn't paying her copay? She only owes $ 22 a week but doesn't pay it she is three weeks behind. I want to term her and probably will I just don't want her to do the same thing to another provider. Will the state kick her off assistance? What are your expirences?
In Mississippi they REVOKE their childcare assistance for non payment of copays. So, it you report her and term her, she will have to pay out of pocket at the next provider until she pays you. Then she can re apply for assistance.
Annalee 08:06 AM 12-15-2014
Originally Posted by Cradle2crayons:
In Mississippi they REVOKE their childcare assistance for non payment of copays. So, it you report her and term her, she will have to pay out of pocket at the next provider until she pays you. Then she can re apply for assistance.
same here
Unregistered 08:33 AM 12-15-2014
I'm in Iowa if that helps
Cradle2crayons 08:38 AM 12-15-2014
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
I'm in Iowa if that helps
All I can say is call Them and ask. I think every state is different on how much they care about copayment.
Blackcat31 08:41 AM 12-15-2014
In my state, the parent co-pay is the FIRST part of the child care cost. Parents are required to pay their co-pay on time to me BEFORE I allow care to continue.
If the parent owed $22 per week (or whenever) YOU should be denying care until the co-pay is paid.