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[ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION PROCESS: THE

MISSISSIPPI APPLICATION PROCESS]

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7024 2. A reapplication and new determination of eligibility are required when an applicant requests a hearing on a denied application or closure of a case after the time period for making an appeal has lapsed. See Chapter 13, Hearing Process, for situations in which a request for a hearing can be accepted in such instances. 3. The previous receipt of improper payments is not a barrier to current eligibility, as eligibility must be determined on current circumstances. However, workers should use the prudent individual concept described above in determining eligibility for an individual who has been reported for suspected fraud. Also, authorization for assistance for such a reapplicant does not mean that any previous report of improper payments has been cleared, as it may still be pending and may still be acted upon by the proper officials. For Staff Members, Their Relatives and Personal Interest Cases Any staff member and relatives and/or personal interest cases of staff members may apply for

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