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[ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION PROCESS: THE

MISSISSIPPI APPLICATION PROCESS]

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7022 the application because essential information was not provided (MAVERICS Notice A202) and the agency is unable to establish eligibility or ineligibility.

Revised 07-01-17

When an applicant's statement shows ineligibility, reject the application without verification, provided that the applicant appears competent to give correct information and that there is no indication verification will be needed later. If the denial is based on an outstanding sanction for which compliance has not been met, the appropriate forms from the Child Support worker or case manager must be in the case record to support the failure to comply. 2. Complete the appropriate notice to be sent to the applicant. MAVERICS enters the correct denial code when the appropriate notice is sent. 3. Route the case record to the individual authorized to review the eligibility decision and release the denial notice. Terminations for Other Reasons Applications may be disposed of because of death of the applicant, inability to locate the applicant, or at the request of the applicant. The worker will: 1. Send the appropriate MAVERICS Notice to history for terminations due to death of the individual or unable to locate. MAVERICS enters the correct denial code when the notice is sent. 2. Record in the case record the reason for rejection. It is not necessary to send a notice to the applicant unless the reason is voluntary withdrawal. When the applicant voluntarily withdraws, send a notice of denial confirming the applicant's desire to withdraw. SPECIAL PROCEDURES For Reapplicants An individual whose application has been denied or terminated may reapply at any time. In general, the same procedures are required as on initial applications. However, ID numbers for the individual and possibly other family members will already be available and there may be current medical