Child Care Changes: More Questions & Answers
Feb. 8, 2010

Q.  With the JFS 1224 being rescinded, what happens if the provider continues to provide services beyond 3.27.2010 and does complete the Provider Agreement until a later date? 
A.  Providers will be informed through several communications that a Provider Agreement must be completed and submitted via the Provider Portal for payments to occur.  Otherwise, providers are at risk of not being reimbursed for services.

Q.  When is the last draw down for child care non-administrative funds?
A.  County agencies may submit a draw request on April 16 for expenditures due before April 30.  Effective May 1, 2010 all child care provider expenditures will be processed through the new Child Care Information Data System, regardless of the date of service.

Q.  If the Child Care Centralized Payment system is not functional as planned on May 1, 2010, will the draw down process be re-activated?
A.  Yes, the process can be re-activated easily and will be communicated to counties.

Q.  If counties collect overpayments from caretakers or providers, how will the reporting occur?
A.  The process for reporting the collection of erroneous child care payments will not change. County agencies will use current codes and continue to report as required by OAC 5101:9-7-06 "Reporting County Collections."

Q.  When should counties end their contracts with child care providers?
A.  All child care providers will be required to submit a Provider Agreement via the Provider Portal beginning in March 2010 if they wish to receive payment from JFS.  The provider agreement contains the following statement:

28. The effective date of this agreement shall be March 28, 2010, or the date ODJFS receives this agreement or the date ODJFS determines that the automated child care system can accurately process payments to providers, whichever is latest.  This agreement will remain in effect unless terminated by either the Provider or ODJFS.