18 Miss. Code. R. 17-5.3 - Proof of Eligibility Requirements

Parents/applicants must prove eligibility requirements through the submission of documents. When possible, MDHS will access other documentary evidence in available data bases, however, proof of eligibility requirements is the applicant's responsibility.

A. Social Security Numbers - provision of social security numbers is NOT an eligibility requirement, and is strictly optional. Eligibility will not be denied due to failure of the parent to provide a Social Security Number. Social Security numbers may be used, if applicants choose to provide them, to assemble research data sets that do not identify individuals or to verify other requirements.

B. If the parent chooses to voluntarily provide the Social Security Number, acceptable forms of verification include:

1) Social Security card

2) Tax returns for the previous year

Notes

18 Miss. Code. R. 17-5.3

45 CFR 98.20; 45 CFR 98.21; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: March 2020

Adopted 3/6/2020 Amended 11/1/2021 Amended 5/15/2023