Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part 14 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Policy Manual
Chapter 32 - Change Processing/Reporting Requirements
Rule 18-14-32.8 - MDHS Option for Processing Changes in Deductible Expenses

A. If a household reports a change in residence with required verification, MDHS must take action on potential changes in shelter costs.

B. If a household fails to provide information regarding shelter costs within 10 days, MDHS will send a notice to the household informing them that their benefits will be recalculated without the deduction.

C. MDHS must act on all changes that affect the deduction.

D. MDHS may not disregard new deductions, changes in earned income or changes in shelter costs that arise from a change in residence until the household's next recertification or after the 6th month in a 12-month certification period.