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(B) the department or designee, for a provider described in 7 AAC 41.200(a)(2) — (6); and

(8) repay the department any overpayment of program benefits, as described in 7 AAC 41.420. (d) Failure to give notice as required under (c)(2) of this section may result in a determination of overpayment of program benefits and subsequent action by the department under 7 AAC 41.420. (e) If a participating family does not give notice as required in (c)(4) of this section, and obtains care with a new provider, the participating family is solely responsible for payment of the new provider, unless the extenuating circumstances described in (c)(4)(B) or (C) of this section exist. In the case of a mutual written agreement between the parent and provider as described in (c)(4)(C) of this section, the original provider will be paid only through the agreed-upon last date of care. (Eff. 1/5/2017, Register 221) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.25.001 7 AAC 41.322. Family rights. A family applying for or participating in the child care assistance program has the right to

(1) unlimited access to the family’s children and the providers caring for the family’s children, during the providers’ normal hours of operation and whenever children are in the providers’ care;

(2) request and access information from the department regarding a child care provider’s compliance with licensing or approval requirements, public reports of inspections or investigations, and any quality measures;

(3) discuss any action taken on its application or case with a caseworker or the caseworker’s supervisor; and

(4) request a hearing under 7 AAC 49 if the family disagrees with a decision made by the department or designee that denies, reduces, suspends, or terminates the family’s benefits. (Eff. 1/5/2017, Register 221)