Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - Benefit Recovery
Chapter 2 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Overpayments
Rule 18-1-2.5 - Imposing SNAP Disqualifications
Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 18-1-2.5
Current through September 24, 2024
A. Clients found guilty of Intentional Program Violations (IPV) are ineligible to participate in SNAP.
B. When a client is found guilty of an Intentional Program Violation, MDHS must take the necessary steps to disqualify the recipient through the Electronic Disqualification Recipient System (EDRS).
C. The Benefit Recovery Unit will enter all SNAP disqualifications into EDRS along with supporting documentation for the disqualification. Penalties for Intentional Program Violations are below:
1. First Offense-12 Months
2. Second Offense-24 Months
3. Third Offense-Permanent
7 CFR § 273.16(b)(1)(i)(ii)(iii)
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