Nurture Benefits Pilot

Nurture Benefits Pilot is sponsored by Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). Offers affordable health, life, and retirement benefits to licensed and license-exempt child care providers working 30 or more hours per week.

# Enrollment Opens Nov. 15 for Nurture Benefits Pilot Supporting Michigan’s Child Care Professionals Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential * Strategic Talent Preparation * Early Learning and Family Supports * MI Tri-Share Child Care Go to Child Care Licensing The Child Care Licensing Bureau (CCLB) performs state licensing regulatory duties as required by state laws and federal requirements.

* Child Care Hub Information Records Portal (CCHIRP) * Licensed Provider Resources * Learn About CCL Rules, Laws & Regulations * Apply for / Renew a CCL License * Find / Verify a CCL Licensed Professional or Business * Make a Complaint About a CCL Licensed Professional or Business Early Learning and Family Supports Go to Early Learning and Family Supports Early learning and development program resources for all children, birth to age eight, especially those in highest need.

* Child Development and Care * Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education * Family Services Grants (32p) * Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) * Head Start State Collaboration Office * Great Start Collaboratives and Family Coalitions Go to MI Tri-Share Child Care The MI Tri-Share Child Care Program is an innovative approach to increasing access to high-quality, affordable child care for working families while also helping employers retain talent and remove one major barrier to employment.

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Through its Transfer Success Project, OHE advances student-centered outcomes using evidence-based strategies and meaningful cross-sector collaboration.

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gov/mileap "mileap") ### _MiLEAP and SBAM encourage providers to enroll in affordable health, life and retirement benefits that bring stability, security and career support_ **LANSING, Mich. ** – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP), in partnership with the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), today announced that open enrollment for the Nurture Benefits pilot begins November 15.

The program offers licensed and license-exempt child care providers across Michigan access to affordable health, life and retirement benefits to support their careers and the families they serve. Currently, only 35% of child care providers receive health insurance through their employer.

“Michigan’s child care professionals are the foundation of our early learning system and the workforce that makes all other work possible,” said **Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea**, director of MiLEAP. “Nurture Benefits gives providers the stability and support they need to grow in their careers while ensuring families have access to consistent, high-quality care.

We encourage all eligible providers to explore the program, learn about available benefits and take the first steps to enroll starting November 15. ” "SBAM is proud to partner with MiLEAP to bring Nurture Benefits to Michigan’s child care professionals,” said **Michelle Beebe**, chief revenue officer at SBAM. “These providers are essential to our state’s workforce and economy, and they deserve access to quality employee benefits.

Nurture Benefits is a game-changer, offering affordable health, life & disability, and retirement options that empower providers to build stable, rewarding careers while continuing to keep kids in care and serve Michigan's families." Administered by SBAM, the Nurture Benefits pilot gives child care employers the opportunity to offer affordable health, life and retirement benefits to their staff.

Eligible providers—including licensed and license-exempt center-based, family home and group home settings working 30 or more hours per week—can begin enrolling on Nov. 15, 2025, with coverage effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Through Nurture Benefits, providers gain access to: * Medical, dental and vision coverage * Life and retirement benefits * Wellness and behavioral health resources Additional features help providers navigate the program, including: * Tiered benefit packages to fit diverse needs and budgets * A user-friendly enrollment platform * A dedicated Member Care Team for personalized guidance * Online webinars explaining the program, eligibility, benefits and enrollment process * A mailing list to receive the latest updates and news Providers can review all resources, access technical assistance and prepare for enrollment at www.

nurturebenefits. com. “Meeting the child care needs of Michigan families starts with supporting the child care providers who care for our children.

” said **Emily Laidlaw**, deputy director at MiLEAP, overseeing the Office of Early Education. “Nurture Benefits gives early educators the tools they need to drive toward solutions for every family that need it- with good jobs for early educators we count on to keep children safe, happy, and learning. We urge all eligible staff and employers to explore the program and prepare to enroll on November 15.

” Created to address long-standing gaps in access to affordable benefits, the program supports providers’ careers, enhances workforce retention and ensures children and their families have access to reliable, high-quality care. To learn more, visit [](https://links-2. govdelivery.

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nurturebenefits. com. Established by Governor Whitmer in 2023, MiLEAP’s mission is to improve outcomes from preschool to postsecondary so anyone can ‘make it in Michigan’ with a solid education and a path to a good-paying job.

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