> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/utilization-of-the-regional-market-rate-ceiling/limitations-on-reimbursement.md).

# Limitations on Reimbursement

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(a) Single Rate Category. Contractors shall only reimburse providers using a single rate category as defined in Section 18075. 

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), contractors may provide reimbursement to a provider using both a daily and an hourly rate when: 

              (1) No single rate established by the provider corresponds to the family's need for care; and 

              (2) The provider has established a rate in both daily and hourly rate categories pursuant to Section 18074.3; and 

              (3) Using both rates is consistent with the rates the provider charges unsubsidized families needing similar hours of care. 

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a), when Sections 18075(a)(2), 18075(a)(3), or 18075(b)(2) are applicable, contractors may reimburse providers for those categories in addition to the applicable single category.

 (d) Contractors shall not be bound by the regional market rate ceilings when there are, in the region, no more than two child care providers of the type needed by the subsidized family. For the purposes of this subsection, types of providers are licensed child care centers, licensed family child care homes, and exempt providers.

> NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 8265 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8222, 8266.5 and 8357, Education Code.


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