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(a) an undocumented alien; or (b) under age 18. (2) A provider who has been disqualified pursuant to Sections R986-700-733 and R986-700-734 is not eligible for any CC payment. The disqualification will remain in effect until the disqualification period has run, any related overpayment has been satisfied, and the provider is otherwise eligible. R986-700-723. Ineligible Provider Setting. (1) A provider is not eligible to receive a CC payment for a particular client if the provider is: (a) living in the same home as the parent client and providing child care in the home where they live, unless the provider is caring for a child who has special needs as determined by the Department and who cannot be otherwise accommodated; (b) a sibling of the child living in the home, even for a special needs child; (c) a parent, foster care parent, stepparent or former stepparent of the child, even if living in another residence; (d) providing care for the child in another state; (e) a sponsor of a qualified alien client applying for CC; or (f) living in the same home as a non-custodial parent and providing child care for a child of that parent. R986-700-724. Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) provider. (1) An FFN provider must comply with all CCDF and Department requirements and will not be approved for a CC payment unless all of the following requirements have been successfully completed and verification has been provided to CCL: (a) complete, sign and submit an application to CCL; (b) complete New Provider orientation and agree to comply with Department requirements and policy, including ongoing training, as explained in the orientation; (c) pass a home inspection as provided in Department policy; (d) complete an infant/child CPR training; (e) complete first aid training; and, (f) the provider and all individuals 12 years old or older living in the home where care is provided must submit to and pass a background check as provided in R986-700-751 et seq. (2) A FFN provider must also comply with all Department policy including abiding by the ratio requirements. (3) FFN approval must be renewed annually. (a) The FFN CC Provider must complete an announced inspection and show compliance with all regulations at least 30 calendar days before the expiration date of the current approval. (4) FFN CCL provider approval is for the provider and the location(s) and is not assignable or transferable. R986-700-725. Appeals of CCL adverse action. If a provider has any adverse action taken against it by CCL, the provider's appeal shall be made to CCL according to CCL's procedures. R986-700-726. Approved Provider Status. (1) If an eligible provider chooses not to comply with the following requirements, OCC will presume the provider has voluntarily chosen not to receive payment for CC clients. To obtain and retain approved provider status, an eligible provider shall comply with each of the following provisions. (a) CCQS. A licensed-center provider must participate in the CCQS pursuant to Section R986-700-741. (b) Care About Childcare. A provider, except an FFN provider, shall report its monthly, full-time child care rates to the local Care About Child Care agency. (c) Verification. A provider must provide verification information to the Utah Department of Health, Child Care Licensing Program (CCL) and DWS to determine initial and continuing eligibility, which includes submission of a completed Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form W-9. For a provider approved by the Department before May 8, 2020, the provider shall submit a completed IRS Form W-9 by December 31, 2020. (i) Payment may be withheld from a provider who fails to provide verification information until verification information is provided. (d) Provider Guide. A provider must read and agree to the terms and conditions contained in the Provider Guide. A provider that has not previously received CC payment must comply with this subsection before being approved and receiving payment. (i) An approved provider will be notified of any substantial change to the terms and conditions of the Provider Guide. (A) An approved provider will be provided at least 30 days' notice of any substantial change to the terms and conditions of the Provider Guide. (B) An approved provider shall agree to the terms and conditions of the Provider Guide during the subsequent provider certification periodpursuant to Subsection R986-700-727(5). (C) If an approved provider fails to agree to any changes, CC payment will be withheld pursuant to Section R986-700- 729. (e) Certification. A provider must complete any ongoing certification in the Provider Portal, including any certification described in Subsection R986-700-727(5).