18 Miss. Code. R. 14-5.5 - Elderly and Disabled Persons

An individual and spouse living together may be a separate household even if they purchase and prepare meals with others if all of the following are true:

A. One of them is sixty (60) years or older;

B. That person cannot purchase and prepare meals because of:

1. A disability considered permanent by SSA, or

2. Another permanent physical or mental non-disease related disability; and

C. The gross monthly income for the number of others in the household does not exceed 165% of the federal poverty level.

Notes

18 Miss. Code. R. 14-5.5

7 CFR §273.1(b)(2)

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