Information on Contractor Policies - Alternative Payment Programs

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The contractor shall develop and implement a written policy statement. The policy statement shall include information regarding:

(a) A description of the program's purpose, design, and organization framework;

(b) Priorities for enrollment;

(c) Family eligibility requirements;

(d) Conditions for participation;

(e) Reimbursement of providers which may include a limitation of 1.5 standard deviations from the mean market rate for the type of care provided as established by the most recent survey of the local resource and referral agency;

(f) Requirements for provider participation;

(g) Range of services available including limitations, if any, on payment for in-home care; and

(h) Parent fee collection policy and procedures including direct payment of fees to the provider, if allowable.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8203, Education Code.