NYC Health + Hospitals
[accordion scroll_into_view=”no”][accordion_toggle title=”Who qualifies as a childcare Caregiver?”]Caregiver can be:
| Family Member | Babysitter / Nanny | Au Pair |
| Nursery School | Pre-School | Recreational Day Camp |
| Before School Program | After School Program | Childcare Programs below Kindergarten |
| Housekeeper / Maid / Cook | Childcare at home or another’s person house | Childcare Facility |
[/accordion_toggle] [accordion_toggle title=”Up to what age can I receive reimbursement?”]You can receive a reimbursement up to the age 13.[/accordion_toggle] [accordion_toggle title=”How much can I be reimbursed?”]Each household can be reimbursed up to $3,500.
[/accordion_toggle] [accordion_toggle title=”What do I need to do to be reimbursed?”]You must submit a Child Care Reimbursement Claim Form found here.[/accordion_toggle] [accordion_toggle title=”What is the timeframe to submit an application?”]
- As of July 1, 2019, all claims for reimbursement must be submitted within the same calendar year as the date of service (the date that childcare was provided).
- As of January 1, 2020, claims with dates of service in 2018 and 2019 will not be reimbursed.
[/accordion_toggle] [accordion_toggle title=”When will reimbursement claims be paid?”]The processing time is 4 to 6 weeks.[/accordion_toggle] [accordion_toggle title=”What must I submit with the reimbursement form?”]
- Member ID (found on Davis Vision card).
- Home address, telephone number, hospital and email address.
- Name of child care provider, address, telephone number.
- Name of child and date of birth (child must be under 13 years old when the care was provided).
- Birth certificate for child or first page of the most recent IRS Form 1040 (unless already provided).
- Married certificate or first page of the most recent IRS Form 1040 (unless already provided).
- Proof of payment in the form of a cash receipt, invoice showing payment, cancelled check(s) or credit card statement.
- Date of purchase must be on receipt(s).
- If the Caregiver is a Day Care Center that provides care for more than six (6) children, the receipt must include the Caregiver’s state and license number.
- If the childcare provider is a family member, housekeeper/maid/cook, babysitter, nanny, Au Pair, or childcare given by someone at home or in another person’s home, a Social Security is required and must be provided if available.
- If the Caregiver is a Day Care Center that provides care for more than six (6) children, the receipt must
include the Caregiver’s state and license number. - If the childcare provider is a family member, housekeeper/maid/cook, babysitter, nanny, Au Pair, or childcare given by someone at home or in another person’s home, a Social Security is required and must be provided.
[/accordion_toggle] [accordion_toggle title=”If I rotate to a non-NYC H+H hospital and switch to the rotation hospital’s payroll, will I still be eligible for the ChildCare Reimbursement Benefit?”]You can only receive reimbursement if you are on NYC H+H payroll.[/accordion_toggle] [accordion_toggle title=”My spouse and I work for different NYC H+H hospitals. Can we both apply for the reimbursement?”]No, the Plan provides reimbursement per household per calendar year.[/accordion_toggle] [accordion_toggle title=”We have two children. Can we be reimbursed for each child’s care?”]Yes, you can be reimbursed for each child’s care up to the maximum of $3,500.00 per calendar year per household.[/accordion_toggle] [/accordion]
