2026200112 Effective Date: Alaska Administrative Code - Title 7 - Department of Health regulations re: Child Care Assistance Program Provider Rates and Family Contributions

The Alaska Department of Health has filed updated regulations under 7 AAC 41 concerning the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). These regulations, filed under Department of Law file number 2026200112, establish new provider reimbursement rates and family income contribution schedules. The regulatory changes were officially filed on October 21, 2026, and are scheduled to take effect on December 1, 2026. The updates will be formally published in Register 260 in January 2027. Supporting documentation, including the specific CCAP Rate Schedule and the CCAP Family Income Contribution Schedule, has been provided as attachments to the public notice. These documents outline the financial adjustments impacting both childcare providers and families participating in the state-assisted program.