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title: Monthly Claims Checklist
description: The basic monthly process with KidKare typically follows the pattern below. Click each link to view more information. Each article opens in a different tab, so you do not have to leave this page. Adva
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# Monthly Claims Checklist

The basic monthly process with KidKare typically follows the pattern below. Click each link to view more information. Each article opens in a different tab, so you do not have to leave this page.

1. [**Advance the Claim Month**](https://knowledge.kidkare.com/centers/advance-claim-month?hsLang=en)
2. [**Ensure Center Information is Correct**](https://knowledge.kidkare.com/centers/manage-center-information?hsLang=en)
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6. [**Process Claims**](https://knowledge.kidkare.com/centers/process-claims?hsLang=en)
7. [**Submit Claims to the State**](https://knowledge.kidkare.com/centers/submit-claims-to-state?hsLang=en)
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