18 Miss. Code. R. 14-12.16 - Comparable Workfare Programs

A. MDHS can establish comparable workfare programs to provide ABAWDs a way to fulfill the work requirements.

B. The following conditions must be met in order to establish a comparable workfare program:

1. The maximum number of hours worked weekly in a comparable workfare activity, combined with any other hours worked during the week for compensation (in cash or in kind) must not exceed 30;

2. Participants must not receive a fourth month of SNAP benefits without having secured a workfare position or without having met their workfare obligation;

3. MDHS must maintain records to support issuing benefits beyond the third month of eligibility; and

4. MDHS must provide a description of the program to the appropriate FNS Regional office.

Notes

18 Miss. Code. R. 14-12.16

7 CFR §273.7(m)(9)

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