Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part 14 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Policy Manual
Chapter 31 - Benefits
Rule 18-14-31.15 - Expunged EBT Benefits
Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 18-14-31.15
Current through September 24, 2024
A. MDHS will expunge benefits after 9 months (274 days) of inactivity.
B. At least 30 days prior to expungement, MDHS will issue a notice to households which will explain:
1. The date when benefits are scheduled to be expunged; and
2. The steps necessary to prevent expungement.
C. MDHS must expunge the remaining SNAP balance in the household's EBT account at the time a death match for all certified members of the household is verified and the SNAP case is closed.
D. Expunged benefits are returned to the federal SNAP program.
E. Households cannot access or have expunged benefits returned to their account.
F. Exception: paying a claim.
7 CFR 274.2(i); 7 CFR §273.18(g)(2) (ii)
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