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75 Recoupment Processes

MDHS may collect payment for AE, UPV and IPV by recoupment, which is a reduction in CCPP payment amounts to the child care provider in subsequent months.

The recoupment amount will be set at a percentage of the total amount of the improper payment establishing twelve (12) equal deductions to be withheld from CCPP payments within a twelve (12) month period. MDHS reserves the right to extend the payment period under extreme circumstances.

Any child care provider or parent subject to recoupment of funds will be notified by email of the recoupment terms and the procedure for negotiating alternate recoupment terms. The party may elect to discharge the debt in less than one year, by increasing the amount withheld, or to request a lower payment if the party can demonstrate that the payment would cause an undue financial burden. The nature and circumstances that caused the improper payment may be taken into consideration by MDHS in determining whether to allow a decreased recoupment amount. Child care providers and parents will have thirty (30) days to respond to any payment plan notification or notification of recoupment of funds.

Repayment Agreement

If the child care provider or parent no longer participates in the CCPP, or if MDHS is unable to recoup payments for any reason, MDHS may enter into a repayment agreement with the provider or parent.

Source: 45 CFR 98.68; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-27; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: August 2025

IPV Penalties for Child Care Providers

A child care provider or individual working in or for the child care provider who is found to have committed an IPV shall be responsible for repayment or recoupment of the improper payment amount and be ineligible to participate in the program as follows:

First Offense

Improper payment amount will be repaid in full by the child care provider.

• If the monetary amount to be recovered is between $1,000-$9,999.99, the program/provider will be prevented from adding any new certificate children until the amount is repaid in full. Child care providers may be allowed to continue to participate in the CCPP while paying the improper payment back.

• If the monetary amount to be recovered is between $10,000-$99,999.99, the program/provider will be temporarily restricted from CCPP participation for six (6) months.

• If the amount to be recovered is $100,000 or more, the child care provider will be permanently restricted from CCPP participation.