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[ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION PROCESS: MISSISSIPPI THE APPLICATION PROCESS]

Volume III | Chapter 7

[ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION PROCESS: THE MISSISSIPPI APPLICATION PROCESS]

Revised 07-01-17

a joint interview for both TANF and SNAP purposes, the worker must continue to gather all information necessary to determine SNAP eligibility. In these instances, refer to Volume V, and follow the necessary procedures for processing SNAP applications. On all withdrawn assistance applications, the worker must record in the case record the information already obtained and the reason for the ineligibility. Whenever possible, a written withdrawal signed and dated by the applicant and stating the reason for the request should be obtained. Deny the assistance application as a voluntary request for withdrawal and send the MAVERICS Notice, A201. NOTE: If there is a reason for ineligibility (such as income or resources) cases should be denied based on that reason once verification is received. In these situations, there would be no need for the client to withdraw their application. INVESTIGATING ELIGIBILITY Home Visit State law permits, but does not require, that a home visit be made on TANF applications and redeterminations. Whether or not home visits are made shall be at the discretion of the county director. Home visits are permissible at any time. The home visit for TANF may serve several purposes, such as: 1. Allowing the worker to compare the standard of living evidenced by the home and its surroundings, furnishings, etc., with the applicant's statement of income and resources. 7007