It’s official! New federal reimbursement rates are now available at the federal register. Not to worry, we have the breakdown for you here. Remember that these rates are effective from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
However, we know what you’re wondering, and yes: Rates have been updated in KidKare (Minute Menu CX and Minute Menu HX). You can now begin processing your July claims.
Please note that the Keep Kids Fed Act (KKFA) has expired as of June 30, 2023. The temporary funding of an extra 10 cents per meal and snack is no longer accessible. In addition, Tier II family or group day care homes will return to Tier II reimbursement rates rather than receive the Tier I rates they received while the KKFA was in effect.
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Presented here is an image illustrating the updated calculation rates compared to last year, alongside the corresponding KKFA reimbursements.
Image from the NCA.
Breakfast increased by 9 cents (Tier I) and 3 cents (Tier II) compared to the original rates for 2022-2023. However, without the additional 10 cents and area eligibility waiver from the KKFA, the reimbursement will actually decrease by 1 cent (Tier I) and 7 cents (Tier II).
Lunch/Supper increased by 18 cents (Tier I) and 10 cents (Tier II) compared to the original rates for 2022-2023. However, without the additional 10 cents and area eligibility waiver from the KKFA, the reimbursement will actually increase by 8 cents (Tier I) and decrease by $1.16 (Tier II).
Snack increased by 6 cents (Tier I) and 1 cent (Tier II) compared to the original rates for 2022-2023. However, without the additional 10 cents and area eligibility waiver from the KKFA, the reimbursement will actually decrease by 4 cents (Tier I) and 72 cents (Tier II).
Centers/Afterschool
Image from the NCA.
Breakfast increased by 3 cents (paid), 17 cents (reduced), and 17 cents (free) compared to the original rates for 2022-2023. However, without the additional 10 cents from the KKFA, the reimbursement will actually decrease by 7 cents (paid) and increase by 7 cents (reduced and free).
Lunch/Supper increased by 3 cents (paid), 32 cents (reduced), and 32 cents (free) compared to the original rates for 2022-2023. However, without the additional 10 cents from the KKFA, the reimbursement will actually decrease by 7 cents (paid) and increase by 22 cents (reduced and free).
Snack increased by 1 cent (paid), 4 cents (reduced), and 9 cents (free) compared to the original rates for 2022-2023. However, without the additional 10 cents from the KKFA, the reimbursement will actually decrease by 9 cents (paid), 6 cents (reduced), and 1 cent (free).
Center Sponsors
Cash in Lieu rates for center sponsors, effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, have been announced. Here are the rates.
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