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1-28 (iv) An overpayment to a provider currently receiving child care payments or benefits shall be recovered through a reduction in the amount payable to the provider. (v) Up to the total amount of payment the provider is eligible to receive may be recovered from the provider before payment is issued. (vi) Recoupment of child care overpayments may be made from POWER benefits upon a voluntary written request of the assistance unit. (vii) Overpayments to individuals may be recovered from the assistance unit which was overpaid, from individuals who were members of the assistance unit when overpaid, or from an assistance unit which includes members of a previously overpaid assistance unit. In cases of former recipients or recipients who refuse to repay, recovery shall be made by appropriate action under State law against the income and resources of the overpaid individual or assistance unit. (viii) Underpayments and overpayments may be offset against each other in correcting incorrect payments. (e) An overpayment and recovery shall be established in all cases of client fraud and in all cases where the overpayment amount would equal or exceed the costs of recovery. (i) Cases in which it appears the client purposely misreported or failed to report information for more than one (1) payment month, or the circumstances are the same as previous program offenses, shall be referred to the Eligibility Integrity Unit for possible prosecution or intentional program violation. (ii) Penalties and procedures shall follow those set forth in Eligibility Integrity Unit Rules. Section 14. Child Care Provider Eligibility and Payment Requirements. (a) The selected child care provider shall: (i) Be someone other than a mother, father, stepparent, member of the assistance unit, or foster parent who keeps or cares for a minor at the request of the caretaker(s) or an agency that is legally responsible for the child and receives payment for that care. (ii) Be at least 18 years old or be emancipated. (iii) Be licensed by the State of Wyoming unless the provider is legally exempt from licensing. (iv) Provide care within the State of Wyoming. (v) Complete the provider registration process.