18 Miss. Code. R. 14-12.1 - General Rule

A. As a condition of eligibility, each non-exempt household member must comply with the following SNAP work requirements:

1. Register for work at the time of application and every 12 months after initial registration;

2. Participate in a workfare program if assigned by MDHS;

3. Participate in a SNAP Employment & Training (E&T) program if assigned by MDHS;

4. Provide MDHS or its designee with sufficient information regarding employment status or availability of work;

5. Report to an employer that was referred by MDHS or its designee if the potential employment meets the suitability requirements;

6. Accept suitable employment for a wage that is equal to or higher than the Federal or State minimum wage;

7. Do not voluntarily quit a job of 30 or more hours or reduce hours to less than 30 hours per week without good cause.

B. MDHS will determine whether an individual is complying with SNAP work requirements. Determining compliance must be comparable to determining compliance with the TANF Work Program (TWP).

Notes

18 Miss. Code. R. 14-12.1

7 CFR §273.7(a)

Adopted 3/15/2022 Amended 10/20/2023 Amended 12/9/2024 Amended 2/17/2025