Prospective payments.
RCW 43.216.827
in effect*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 2689-S.SL ) ***
(1) The department shall adopt a rule that requires prospective payment to child care providers who accept child care subsidies to occur when child care is expected to begin. (2) The department shall adopt a rule that prohibits child care providers who accept child care subsidies from claiming a prospective payment when a child has not attended at least one day within the authorization period in the previous month.
(1) The department shall adopt a rule that requires prospective payment to child care providers who accept child care subsidies to occur when child care is expected to begin.
(2) The department shall adopt a rule that prohibits child care providers who accept child care subsidies from claiming a prospective payment when a child has not attended at least one day within the authorization period in the previous month.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=43.216&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026
