Child Care Assistance Program Rules and Regulations (218-RICR-20-00-4)

218-RICR-20-00-4 PROPOSED RULE

Title 218 Department of Human Services
Chapter 20 Individual and Family Support Programs
Subchapter 00 N/A
Part 4 Child Care Assistance Program Rules and Regulations (218-RICR-20-00-4)
Type of Filing Direct Final Amendment
Regulation Status Proposed
Filing Notice Date 10/27/2026
Public Comment Dates 10/27/2026 to 11/26/2026
Additional Information dhs.ri.gov

Regulation Authority:

RIGL 42-12-23

Purpose and Reason:

The FY 27 Rhode Island state budget approved expanded eligibility for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) by increasing the household income limit for eligible families from two hundred sixty-one percent (261%) to two hundred eighty-five percent (285%) of the federal poverty level (FPL), effective January 1, 2027. The budget also increases the income threshold for Transitional Child Care from three hundred percent (300%) to three hundred twenty-five percent (325%) of FPL.
-Changed all references of two hundred sixty one percent Federal Poverty Level (261% FPL) to two hundred eighty five percent Federal Poverty Level (285% FPL).
-Changed all references of three hundred percent Federal Poverty Level (300% FPL) to three hundred twenty five percent Federal Poverty Level (325% FPL).

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