Is the School Readiness reimbursement rate for children with special needs up to 20% over the ELCMDM Infant reimbursement rate or over the Fair Market Rate as established by AWI?
A. Per OEL Program Guidance (OEL-PG-0047-07) Payment-Rate Schedules for the School Readiness Program, the special needs rate shall be negotiated up to 20% above the licensed center infant payment rate, however, the special needs rates may not exceed the private pay rate for licensed center infant care.