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Volume III | Chapter 3

MISSISSIPPI FINANCIAL CRITERIA: RESIDENCE]

Revised 08-01-06

TERMINATING RESIDENCE Individuals are residents of Mississippi until they abandon residency here. Continuity of residence is not interrupted by temporary absences, defined as three months or less, with subsequent return to Mississippi or the intent to return when the purpose of the absence has been accomplished. An absence of longer than three months requires that the county contact the recipient prior to the end of the third month and determine intent with regard to returning to Mississippi. An individual who has been approved for assistance in another state will be considered to have abandoned residence in Mississippi. For recipients who plan to relinquish residence in Mississippi and establish residence in another state, follow these procedures: 1. Prior notice given by recipient: Let the recipient know that eligibility will terminate in the month following that in which he/they leave Mississippi. Give or mail the payee the 10-day advance notice of closure unless the client makes his request in writing for immediate case closure. 2. No prior notice given by recipient: When the family or a member of the family leaves the state without notice to the county office, the county will assume that the absence is to be a permanent move. When the departure becomes known and the family cannot be reached or collateral contact cannot confirm the family’s plans, send the non-advance notice immediately for closure of the case and proceed with closure or other appropriate action unless the payee notifies the county of a plan for a temporary absence. Send a copy of the advance notice to the economic assistance department in the other state, when known. These situations may require a claim to be identified and worked. 3. With or without prior notice: When another county within the State notifies the county that the TANF family has moved and is applying for assistance there, take appropriate action to transfer the case to the new county. See MAVERICS procedures in Volume X and mail the case record to the new county after completing alerts, documentation, etc. If the payee notifies the county that his or the family's absence is temporary, and there is a plan to return, set a tickler to verify return to the state.