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4. The case manager handles cases referred to the TANF Work Program (TWP) and may be responsible for all eligibility actions on such cases after approval and authorization in addition to case management. 5. Upon authorization at the county level, the benefit record(s) become available for issuance. State Office Responsibility MIS processes benefits through the Mississippi Debit MasterCard Program using the EPPIC system once eligibility is determined in MAVERICS. AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURES Authorization of payment and certifications for eligibility must be accomplished through MAVERICS. Refer to Volume X for detailed procedures for the Authorization of Supervisor (AUSP) screen. On Specified Actions and Forms The procedures for authorization are: 1. All authorization for initial certification and subsequent determinations of eligibility and access to and availability of benefits, will be accomplished through the Authorization of Supervisor (AUSP) screen in MAVERICS. 2. The county director and his/her designee will authorize changes in eligibility and amount of benefits. Others Qualified to Authorize State office staff may also make the decision on eligibility and authorize the TANF payment. State staff includes the regional staff. The central state office usually assumes the responsibility when: 1. A wholesale change must be made because of state funds available or because of the need for a change in the method of computing payment. Changes may be made in the percentage of budgetary requirements or deficit paid, in the amount of the legal policy maximum, or in the minimum payment. 2. Some other unusual circumstance arises, so that the Economic Assistance Policy Unit must make the decision to authorize the payment or certify as to eligibility. [ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION PROCESS:

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