Miss. Code Ann. § 43-12-23

Broad-based categorical eligibility

Known as the Medicaid and Human Services Transparency and Fraud Prevention Act

The act spans §§ 43–43 (25 sections).

Laws, 2017, ch. 421, § 12, eff from and after July 1, 2019.

(1) In no case shall categorical eligibility under 7 USC Section 2014(a) or 7 CFR Section 273.2(j)(2)(iii) be granted for any noncash, in-kind or other benefit unless expressly required by federal law for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

(2) The Department of Human Services shall not apply gross income standards for food assistance higher than the standards specified in 7 USC Section 2014(c) unless expressly required by federal law. Categorical eligibility exempting households from such gross income standards requirements shall not be granted for any noncash, in-kind or other benefit, unless expressly required by federal law.

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