Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part 14 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Policy Manual
Chapter 30 - Determining Household Eligibility and Benefit Levels
Rule 18-14-30.10 - Anticipating Expenses

A. A household's expenses will be calculated based on the expenses the household expects to be billed for during the certification period.

B. Anticipation of the expenses will be based on the most recent month's bills unless the household is reasonably certain a change will occur.

C. MDHS will not average past expenses such as utility bills for the last several months as a method of anticipating utility costs for the certification period.