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37 search period is active at the deadline for redetermination, then the following will occur:

• Redetermination will be suspended, and • The current child care certificate will continue to be active until the end of the 90- day job search period at which time the client shall submit proof of work, and residency verification in order to continue services. If the client does not submit the required documentation for employment, job training, or education then a two- week notice of termination will be issued to the client and child care provider.

Source: 45 CFR 98.20; 45 CFR 98.21; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: August 2025

Rule 5.15 Termination Reasons During Redetermination Process

Reasons for termination include, but are not limited to:

1. Parents do not apply for redetermination. 2. Parents do not provide the required documents needed to redetermine eligibility. 3. Child who has reached age 13 (or age 19 if the child has special needs as defined by the SSI definition of disability). 4. Families whose income increased above 85% of the State Median Income (SMI). 5. Parent does not meet the work/education requirement.

If the parent fails to comply with the redetermination process, a two (2) week notice of termination will be emailed to the parent’s last reported address and to the provider. A new application must be submitted if the parent wishes to continue to receive child care services after the date of termination. New applications will be processed by the date received and are subject to eligibility and available funding.

Underutilization of Child Care Certificate

If a child is absent from a child care program for sixty (60) consecutive days or more with no correspondence from the enrolling parent, the certificate will be terminated due to underutilization. If a certificate is terminated due to underutilization, the parent must reapply for the CCPP.

Source: 45 CFR 98.21; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: August 2025

Rule 5.16 Reasons for Certificate Termination

MDHS shall terminate child care certificates in the Child Care Payment Program (CCPP) for any of the following reasons: