18 Miss. Code. R. 28-6.9 - Appointment Procedures

A. The process by which appointments are given shall be determined by the subgrantee, (i.e. mornings, days of the week, caseworker to be assigned, etc.). If a client is physically disabled and cannot come to the subgrantee's office, a caseworker can conduct a home visit to take the application or the client can authorize someone to make an application on their behalf.

B. If the client misses the appointment, no further benefits can be given until client comes in for another appointment to have eligibility determined.

C. The client should be advised at the time of appointment and each subsequent recertification of the responsibility to report household changes within ten (10) days. Changes can be reported by mail, phone call, email, or office visit. Subgrantee should schedule an appointment within thirty (30) days of the reported change.

D. Changes may include, but are not limited to:

1) Increase or decrease in household members,

2) Increase or decrease in household income, or

3) Household moved.

Notes

18 Miss. Code. R. 28-6.9

Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: May 2022

Adopted 9/18/2022