Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part 14 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Policy Manual
Chapter 19 - Choctaw Food Distribution Program
Rule 18-14-19.4 - Choice of Programs

Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 18-14-19.4

Current through September 24, 2024

A. Eligible households living on or near the Mississippi Choctaw reservation can choose to receive SNAP benefits or a commodity food package from the FDP.

B. Households may switch between receiving SNAP and FDP benefits within a certification period only by terminating their participation and notifying the appropriate office in writing of their intention to switch programs, or at the end of the certification period.

C. The household must apply for FDP with the Choctaw Agency.

D. The household must complete an application when switching from receiving FDP benefits to SNAP benefits.

E. SNAP benefits may be issued beginning the month following the month the FDP ended, if the household meets all SNAP eligibility elements.

7 CFR § 253.1; 7 CFR §253.3(b)(2); 7 CFR § 253.7(e)(2)

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