32 Miss. Code. R. 1-4.0
Eligibility for Independent Living Services is based upon the following:
* The presence of a significant (severe) physical or mental impairment;
* The presence of serious (severe) limitation(s) in the individual's ability to function independently in the family or community or whose ability to obtain, maintain, or advance in employment is substantially limited;
* The delivery of Independent Living Services will significantly assist the individual to improve his or her ability to function, continue functioning, or move towards functioning independently in the family or community or to continue in employment.
In addition, in order for an applicant or eligible individual to receive services funded through one of the Home and Community Based Waiver (HCBS) programs, certification of eligibility for HCBS must be provided by the Division of Medicaid.
32 Miss. Code. R. 1-4.0