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MISSISSIPPI DIVISION OF MEDICAID Eligibility Policy and Procedures Manual CHAPTER 102 – Non-Financial Requirements Page |14 Effective Date: July 2025 NOTE: When two or more states cannot agree on residence, the state where the individual is physically located is his residence. Coordination efforts should ensure that an eligible person does not experience a discontinuation of benefits. 102.03.12 MS RECIPIENT MOVING TO ANOTHER STATE A Mississippi recipient who moves to another state with the intent to remain is no longer eligible to receive benefits from MS. Changes in residency may be received from the recipient, head of household, authorized representative, out-of-state agencies, post office, providers and other community sources. The type of action needed in response to the report depends in large part upon the source of the information. Follow the procedures below to take action on the change. Procedures When a Mississippi Recipient has Moved from the State • Change Reported by Recipient or Representative When the loss of residency is reported by the recipient, the head of household, responsible adult or authorized representative, the information is verified. • Change Reported by Out of State Agency When an out-of-state agency reports a MS recipient has applied for benefits in that state, loss of MS residency is verified. • Taking Action on Verified Change The specialist will document the contact and obtain the new address. When multiple family members are involved, the specialist must determine whether all members have left the state. Action will be taken to terminate the eligibility of the recipients who are no longer state residents. o The closure notice will be sent to the primary person for the case at the appropriate address. o A child who remains in MS has continuous eligibility and will not be terminated when he moves from one household to another within the state. o If an adult recipient continues to reside in MS, a review may be needed to determine the adult’s continued eligibility apart from the non-resident spouse and/or children.