Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part 14 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Policy Manual
Chapter 34 - Replacement Benefits
Rule 18-14-34.2 - Replacement Restrictions

A. Households must timely report a loss orally or in writing to MDHS prior to the issuance of replacement benefits.

B. A report is considered timely if it is made to MDHS within 10 days of the date food purchased with SNAP benefits is destroyed in a household misfortune.

C. Replacement benefits will be provided in the amount of the loss to the household, up to a maximum of one month's benefit, unless the issuance includes restored benefits which will be replaced up to their full value.

D. There is no limit on the number of requests for replacement benefits.