Child Care Payment Program; require DHS to notify providers about time for renewal at same time it notifies recipients about time for renewal.

HB 1516 requires Mississippi's Department of Human Services (DHS) to notify child care providers about renewal deadlines for the Child Care Payment Program (CCPP) at the same time it notifies families receiving assistance. This ensures providers and families receive renewal information simultaneously, preventing potential disruptions in care when assistance periods end. The bill directly affects child care providers who serve families using CCPP and the families receiving the assistance. It changes DHS's administrative process to improve coordination, without altering program eligibility or funding levels. The law would take effect July 1, 2026, if passed.