MN Budget Shutdown....

[Unregistered]

It was my understanding that in Minnesota, providers were told in advance that they might NOT recoup the $ during this time...In CA that was NEVER an issue. We were assured our $ would come eventually, we just didn't know when.

As a provider for 25 years, that takes my profession seriously and tries to to make a positive difference in the lives of the children in my care, I was thrilled to discover this forum with the wealth of information and support it offers. I just don't see the need to have such negativity and to eagerly attack others like you are.

Actually providers were sent out notices with less than 2 weeks notice that we are not quarenteed payment but that we may be paid back once the shutdown is over. 2 weeks in this economy is not nearly enough time to replace all the families you have if you choose to term those on assistance. Especially considering the large number of state workers laid off and other people pinching pennies b/c of other programs being cut off by the shutdown. I have had ads out since the day I got my notice and have only gotten 2 emails. Both have led nowhere. The only people looking for care are those looking for free care b/c their provider dumped them when they found out about the shutdown.

[Blackcat31]

I am not 100% sure about how much of this is true but I just spoke with a childcare case worker in my county and she told me that families who recieve their child care asistance through federal government funding WILL have their services covered. When? She is not sure but it WILL be paid entirely. Families receiving funding through federal dollars are families who recieve cash assistance (MFIP), food stamps or both. She obviously could not disclose to me which of my families that covered but said I could ask them or I could have them call their worker and give the worker permission to pass the info on to me.

She said that there are even a few families who are on the Basic Sliding fee assistance program who recieve their money (or a portion of it) through federal dollars and that would also be covered but again could not tell me which families and what percentage but the family themselves could call to find out.

She told me that for any family that I am still providing care to (free; hoping to be reimbursed or for money up front) that I should still continue to turn in the billing vouchers. I am so completely confused by all of this partial, sparse and complicated information that my head is spinning!!! :confused::confused: