# Information on Contractor Policies - Alternative Payment Programs

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.


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