18 Miss. Code. R. 14-12.8 - Disqualification Periods

A. MDHS must submit a disqualification plan detailing its disqualification policy as part of the annual State Plan of Operations.

B. The disqualification will begin on the first month following the expiration of the 10-day adverse notice period unless a fair hearing is requested. Please refer to Title 18 of the Administrative Code, Part 23, Programmatic Administrative Agency Appeal Hearing Policy, Chapter 3.

C. An E&T disqualification may be imposed after the end of a certification period.

D. The following disqualification periods will be imposed for the noncompliant individual:

1. First violation: three months and compliance;

2. Second violation: six months and compliance; and

3. Third violation: the individual is permanently disqualified. However, the remaining household member will be subject to a six-month disqualification period.

Notes

18 Miss. Code. R. 14-12.8

7 CFR §273.7(f)(1)-(4); 7 CFR §272.2(d)(1)(xiv); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-12-37

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