Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - Benefit Recovery
Chapter 2 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Overpayments
Rule 18-1-2.12 - Bankruptcy
Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 18-1-2.12
Current through September 24, 2024
A. SNAP Intentional Program Violations (IPV) debts are not dischargeable debts when filing for bankruptcy.
B. Once MDHS becomes aware that bankruptcy has been filed by a client with an outstanding SNAP overpayment, the Benefit Recovery Unit must:
1. Cease collection during the automatic stay,
2. File a Proof of Claim by the deadline required,
3. Notify the Attorney General Office of the bankruptcy case, and
4. Resume collections once automatic stay is no longer in effect.
11 U.S. Code § 523(a)
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