Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part 14 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Policy Manual
Chapter 28 - Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)
Rule 18-14-28.4 - Verification

A. Households will self-declare information used to determine eligibility, such as identity and residence.

B. Computer matches will be used to the greatest extent possible to verify income and social security numbers.

C. ESAP clients are required to verify non-citizen status, liquid resources, non-liquid resources and transfers, medical expenses in excess of $35.00 monthly, shelter costs, and utility expenses.

D. MDHS must verify all other factors of eligibility it deems questionable and affect the household's eligibility and benefit level.