Rule 18-14-21.1 - GeneralA. MDHS has taken the option to disqualify custodial parents and non-custodial parents for non-cooperation with child support enforcement as well as for child support arrears.B. To receive SNAP benefits, the following individuals must cooperate with the Division of Child Support Enforcement (CSE):1. Custodial parents living with his or her child under 18 years of age. A custodial parent in this context is a natural or adoptive parent or other individual who is living with and exercises parental control over a child under the age of 18.2. Non-custodial parents. A non-custodial parent in this context is a putative or identified parent who does not live with his or her child who is under the age of 18.C. MDHS must notify all individuals of this requirement at the time of application and reapplication for continued benefits.18 Miss. Code. R. 14-21.1
7 CFR §273.11(o)-(q); Miss Code Ann. § 43-1-7(4)