18 Miss. Code. R. 14-33.3 - Notice of Expiration (NOE)

A. MDHS must provide a NOE at the time of certification for households certified for one month or certified in the second month of a two-month certification period.

B. MDHS must provide a NOE in the month before the certification period expires.

C. Jointly processed public assistance households need not receive a separate SNAP notice if they are recertified for SNAP benefits at the same time as their public assistance redetermination.

D. The NOE will advise the household of the following:

1. The date the certification period is ending;

2. The date a household must submit an application for recertification in order to receive uninterrupted benefits (see Rule 33.6 Timely Application for Recertification for more information);

3. Consequences of failure to apply for recertification in a timely manner (see Rule 33.12 Untimely Application for Recertification for more information);

4. The right to receive an application upon request and for that application to be accepted as long as it contains a legible name, address and signature;

5. Information on alternative submission methods;

6. The address and phone number of the office where filing is taking place;

7. Notice that an all member Supplemental Security Income (SSI) household is entitled to apply for SNAP recertification at a Social Security Administration (SSA) office;

8. Notice that failure to attend an interview may result in delay or denial of benefits;

9. Notice of the household's responsibility to reschedule a missed interview and provide required verification information; and

10. Fair hearing rights.

Notes

18 Miss. Code. R. 14-33.3

7 CFR §273.14(b)(1)

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