18 Miss. Code. R. 14-9.9

Current through December 10, 2024
Rule 18-14-9.9 - Awaiting Verification
A. Until the non-citizen provides verification of the sponsor's income and resources, the sponsored non-citizen is ineligible; however, MDHS must determine the eligibility of the remaining household members.
B. MDHS must consider the income and resources of the ineligible non-citizen (excluding the deemed income and resources of the non-citizen's sponsor and his or her spouse) in determining the eligibility and benefit level of the remaining household members.
C. If the sponsored non-citizen refuses to cooperate in providing information or verification, other adult members of the non-citizen's household are responsible for providing the required information or verification.
D. If a sponsor is responsible for the same household, the entire household will be considered ineligible until the household provides the needed sponsor information or verification.

18 Miss. Code. R. 14-9.9

7 CFR §273.4(c)(5)
Adopted 3/15/2022
Amended 10/20/2023
Amended 12/9/2024