Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part 14 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Policy Manual
Chapter 32 - Change Processing/Reporting Requirements
Rule 18-14-32.7 - Unclear Information

A. If MDHS receives unclear information regarding a household's circumstances from a third source, MDHS must pursue clarification and verification if applicable.

B. MDHS must send a notice requesting that the household provide verification to clarify its circumstances within 10 days and the consequences of failing to do so.

C. If a household fails to respond or refuses to clarify its circumstances, then MDHS will issue a notice of adverse action that terminates the case and explains that a new application will be required for continued participation.

D. MDHS may receive unclear information from certain data matches. When it does, MDHS must follow up with a notice of match results and explain to the household what information is needed and the consequences of failing to respond to the notice.