18 Miss. Code. R. 27-2.5 - Imposing SNAP Disqualifications

A. Clients found guilty of Intentional Program Violations (IPV) are ineligible to participate in SNAP.

B. When a client is found guilty of an Intentional Program Violation, MDHS must take the necessary steps to disqualify the recipient through the Electronic Disqualification Recipient System (EDRS).

C. The Benefit Recovery Unit will enter all SNAP disqualifications into EDRS along with supporting documentation for the disqualification. Penalties for Intentional Program Violations are below:

1. First Offense-12 Months

2. Second Offense-24 Months

3. Third Offense-Permanent

Notes

18 Miss. Code. R. 27-2.5

7 CFR § 273.16(b)(1)(i)(ii)(iii)

Adopted 6/10/2022