Implementing policies that allow providers to receive payment for absences beyond the minimum outlined in the CCDF rule can make the largest impact to providers in supporting the reliability of their subsidy revenue stream. This guide highlights three strategies: (1) payment by enrollment, (2) flexibility in child absence policies, and (3) paying prospectively. These and other policy options can serve as incentives for providers to enroll more children eligible for subsidies, thereby expanding access. Recommendations for program integrity measures to support successful implementation will also be reviewed. (author abstract)