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MISSISSIPPI

Volume III | Chapter 7

7021 [ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION PROCESS: THE APPLICATION PROCESS]

Revised 07-01-17

Denials An application should be denied when: 1. The investigation shows that the applicant or family group fails to meet one or more eligibility criteria, including signing of required documents. 2. An unresolved noncompliance exists and the applicant fails to comply or prove exemption by the 30th day after application. 3. A mandatory work sanction period has not ended. 4. A mandatory Up-Front requirement (substance abuse screening or Up-Front Job Search or Up-Front Vocational/Rehabilitation requirement)is not verified. 5. The applicant fails to furnish necessary data within the time frame for disposal of the application. 6. A non-exempt parent has voluntarily quit employment, has been terminated by the employer as a direct result of personal action(s), e.g. disruptive behavior, inappropriate conduct or language, absenteeism (to include absence caused by the loss or lack of transportation), tardiness, etc., committed by the individual or voluntarily reduced his/her work hours, without good cause, within two months prior to the month of application. See Chapter 3, Voluntary Quit Provision. NOTE: Only the individual is disqualified if he/she is the needy caretaker relative. The penalty applies to the entire case if the person is the parent. When an application is to be denied, the worker will: 1. Document the reason for ineligibility. The information supporting the recommendation for rejection shall be definite, clearly stated, and based on fact. When an application is being rejected because of failure to furnish necessary data, deny