Childcare FAQs

NYC Health + Hospitals

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

What about the costs of camp?

Overnight camp is not reimbursable; recreational day camp is reimbursable.

Up to what age can I receive reimbursement?

You can receive a reimbursement up to the age 13.

How much can I be reimbursed?

Each household can be reimbursed up to $3,500.

What do I need to do to be reimbursed?

You must submit a Childcare Reimbursement Claim Form.

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.

When will reimbursement claims be paid?

The processing time is 4 to 6 weeks.

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.

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.

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.

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.