Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part 14 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Policy Manual
Chapter 23 - Drug Addict or Alcoholic Treatment and Rehabilitation Programs (DAA Treatment Centers)
Rule 18-14-23.6 - Responsibilities of DAA Treatment Centers During a Resident's Stay
Current through September 24, 2024
A. The staff member who is designated as the authorized representative must be aware of SNAP applicant's circumstances.
B. Such authorized representative must use the SNAP benefits for food prepared by or served to the resident addict and/or alcoholic.
C. If the DAA treatment center is an authorized retailer, a point-of-sale (POS) terminal will be installed for residents to pay for the meals provided.
D. The DAA treatment center must ensure that only up to one-half of the allotment is used before the 16th day of each month.
E. The DAA treatment center must notify MDHS of all changes in the household's circumstances, including when the residents leaves the center.
F. On a monthly basis, management of the DAA treatment center must provide a listing the currently participating SNAP residents and attest to its validity. The form must be submitted to MDHS within five business days after the end of the month for which it is prepared.
G. The DAA treatment center is responsible for:
7 CFR § 273.2(n)(4)(C); 7 CFR §273.11(e); 7 CFR § 273.12(a)