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[ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION PROCESS: MISSISSIPPI THE APPLICATION PROCESS]

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recipients to complete the MDHS-EA-336, TANF Work Program Substance Abuse Treatment Agreement. 16. That each adult in the assistance unit must submit to a screening questionnaire to determine the likelihood of a substance abuse problem. Gathering and Documenting Information During the initial interview, the worker should gather and document as much information as possible regarding the eligibility of the assistance unit and should take steps to secure material that is required but unavailable at that time. Forms to be used for such purpose include:

Application form, MDHS-EA-900.

Forms which substantiate or further verify information recorded on IIDO, such as information regarding children, child support, resources, etc.

Referral forms as indicated

Other forms as needed in specific cases.

Forms requesting additional information, such as wage verification or resources.

Only file forms which policy states must be filed in the case record or documents/forms signed by the applicant. Document on FOES in MAVERICS that the client was given a copy of required forms such as the MDHS-EA-300. Refer to the Generic Forms Manual for instructions on preparing assistance payments forms. Withdrawal of the Application After the applicant has signed the appropriate forms and discussed his situation or at any point during the application interview, the worker may learn that eligibility requirements will not be met. If so, the worker will explain this to the applicant and give him an opportunity to decide whether he wants to go on with the application or withdraw his request. When it is the applicant's decision to withdraw the TANF request, it will not be necessary to complete the eligibility determination forms unless a SNAP application is also involved. When the worker is involved in