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[x]125% of the HHS poverty line
[]X % of the HHS poverty line (fill in the threshold): Click or tap here to enter text.
[]Varies by eligible entity Click or tap here to enter text.
GUIDANCE: Under Varies by eligible entity, provide the threshold and the reason that it varies by entity. |
Individuals requesting assistance must complete an application to determine eligibility. The application process involves a case management approach. This approach is an interaction between the client and a caseworker. The caseworker obtains vital information about the social and economic conditions of the household to identify needs. It also helps to identify households that are at risk or in crisis, so that a service plan can be developed to assist household to become stable and self-sufficient. Elderly and disabled individuals are not required to participate in case management. Applications are entered into the Virtual ROMA 2 system which determines income eligibility.
Eligible entities provide referral and outreach to communities that are known to be low-income. Low-income families are notified so that documentation of their eligibility is in the Virtual ROMA 2 system.
Eligible entities ask for participation and partnership from other service providers and organizations that provide services to low-income communities. Low-income families are invited to participate in these meetings and events.
18 Miss. Code. R. 15-1-1-12