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Commitment to Quality Payments

FOR CAPS PROVIDERS

Quarterly payments available to 2- and 3- star Quality Rated providers who participate in CAPS

Commitment to Quality (C2Q) payments are funded by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL). These payments replace CAPS tiered reimbursement and are separate from weekly CAPS payments. They are designed to help providers continue focusing on high-quality care that improves children’s outcomes. The evolution from tiered reimbursement to C2Q payments represents a new phase in DECAL’s commitment to continuing to raise the bar for Georgia’s children and families. 
The quarterly payments are available to 2- and 3- star Quality Rated programs who participate in CAPS, and they are calculated as follows:
  • 2-star programs can receive a 5% quarterly payment
  • 3-star programs can receive a 10% quarterly payment
When you become eligible, you will receive an email from support@decalqrpayments.com with an invitation link. Once you submit your information, you will receive your payments automatically in 2025 and will not need to resubmit anything else unless there are changes to your financial or program details.

Frequently Asked Questions

How will I receive my payment?

During your initial submission, you will be instructed to select your payment type, ACH (direct deposit) or check. After you receive your first payment, your subsequent payments will be paid automatically. No action is needed for the remaining 2025 quarterly payments if there are no changes to financial or program details.

What information do I need to provide with my application?

If you have not received a C2Q payment from Care Solutions previously, you will need to use the invitation link you received to fill in your information and upload a completed W-9. If you have already received a C2Q payment, you do not need to provide any additional information for the C2Q quarterly payments in 2025 since we will already have your information on file.

Can you provide me with an exact payment date for my quarterly C2Q payment?

C2Q payments are processed in batches throughout the payment month. Care Solutions cannot provide an exact payment date, since it is dependent upon the processing batch, when funds are received from DECAL, and the payment method selected. If ACH is selected, all banks have different payment ACH timing, which could vary between 3-7 business days once payment is initiated. If check is selected, it will depend on the US postal service once the check is put into the mail, which could vary between 1-4 weeks.

I have a 2- or 3- star program. How much will I receive?

Payments will be based on a percentage of the amount paid by CAPS during the previous quarter. For example, the May payment reflects CAPS payments received from January – March 2025. 2-star programs will receive a 5% quarterly bonus; 3-star programs will receive a 10% quarterly bonus.

Is the payment taxable?

Yes, the payment can be taxable. Expect to receive a 1099 form during tax season if you were awarded over $600 from Care Solutions during the tax year.

What can I use the payment for?

The payment you receive can be used for your program at your discretion. The payment is to help your program sustain or improve your level of high quality that you achieved.

DECAL QR Payment programs are funded by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) and are managed by Care Solutions, Inc.
Questions?
support@decalqrpayments.com
770-642-6722 ext. 613
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