Current through December 10, 2024
Rule 18-17-5.8 - Proof of State Residency (parent/applicant)A. The address on the documents must verify a Mississippi address, and at least one (1) must verify the address listed on the application. The address listed on the application should accurately reflect where the applicant resides, even if on a temporary basis. Acceptable forms include: 1) Valid Mississippi driver's license3) Current bank statement4) Current cell phone bill7) Current employment records8) Rent/lease agreement effective as of the date the document is submitted to MDHS9) Mortgage documentationB. Current documents must be dated, with a date no more than thirty (30) days prior to application submission date. If the applicant resides at a temporary address and cannot produce a corroborating document, the applicant and applicant's host must complete and submit a MDHS Transitional Living form.C. If a parent attends school in/out of state, the application shall be made in the parent's name using the address where the child(ren) reside(s). Parents and children must reside in the State of Mississippi to participate in the CCPP. CCDF has subsidy programs in all 50 states, and out of state residents are encouraged to apply for subsidy in the state of residence.45 CFR 98.20; 45 CFR 98.21; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: May 2023