18 MAC Pt. 17, R. 6.4
Non-Payment of Co-Payment Fees
Cite as 18 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 17, R. 6.4
Non-Payment of Co-Payment Fees
Co-payment fees shall be paid during the current month directly to the child care provider
according to the child care certificate issued by DECCD. Child Care providers shall maintain
proof of collection of co-payment fees, identified separately from tuition overage payments made
by parents.
1) Providers must provide proof of co-payment fees to parents in the form of a receipt that must
include the following:
a. Parent’s name,
b. Payment amount,
c. Date of payment,
d. Child care provider’s name and signature, and
e. Child care center’s name (if applicable).
2) If a parent fails to pay the co-payment fee prior to the end of the month, the provider shall
notify DECCD. If the parent requests a change in child care provider with an outstanding
balance of co-payment fees to the current provider, the parent must pay all co-payment fees
before a new certificate is issued.