Alaska Administrative Code - Title 7 - Department of Health regulations re: Child Care Assistance Program Provider Rates and Family Contributions

This filing publishes the Alaska Administrative Code (Title 7, 7 AAC 41) that establishes the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provider rate schedule and family contribution tables effective December 1 2026. The regulation sets maximum reimbursement rates for licensed child‑care providers (centers, group homes, in‑home care, etc.) across all Alaska rate regions, broken out by age group (Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School‑Age) and service type (full‑month, part‑month, full‑day, part‑day). Rates vary by region and are expressed in dollars per child per month or per day. The schedule will be used by the Department of Health to calculate payments to participating providers and to determine family cost‑share contributions. • Effective date: 12/1/2026 (published 10/22/2026) • Covers all Alaska rate regions (e.g., Aleutians East, Anchorage, Fairbanks North Star, etc.) • Provides separate rates for full‑time (FT) and part‑time (PT) care, both monthly and daily • Includes “Certified, Exempt, Approved” and “Relative, In‑Home Child Care” categories • Intended for use by licensed or military child‑care centers, group homes, and in‑home providers • No bidding, pre‑bid meetings, or submission deadlines – it is a regulatory notice rather than a procurement solicitation.