What is this notice about?
The Alaska Department of Health has filed final regulation changes about the Child Care Assistance Program, covering the rates paid to child care providers and the amounts families contribute toward their child care costs. The regulations were filed with the Lieutenant Governor on October 21, 2026, and take effect December 1, 2026. This notice is informational; it does not ask for public comment.
Why was this notice issued?
State law requires that adopted regulations be filed with the Lieutenant Governor and published in the Alaska Administrative Register. This notice reports that the Department of Health's Child Care Assistance Program regulations (7 AAC 41) were filed.
What action is being taken?
The Department of Health adopted regulations in Alaska Administrative Code Title 7, Chapter 41 (7 AAC 41) about Child Care Assistance Program provider rates and family contributions. Attached documents include a provider rate schedule and a family income contribution schedule (as of January 1, 2026). The regulations were filed October 21, 2026, take effect December 1, 2026, and will be published in Register 260, January 2027. Department of Law file number: 2026200112.
Who is involved: Alaska Department of Health; child care providers and families who take part in the Child Care Assistance Program
How can the public respond?
This notice does not ask for public comment. It is for information only. Read the original notice for details.
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Oct 21, 2026: Regulations filed with the Lieutenant Governor
- Dec 1, 2026: Regulations take effect (12:00 am)
Original notice text
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