Rule 18-14-31.4 - Availability of BenefitsA. Newly certified households, except for those given expedited service, must be given an opportunity to participate no later than 30 calendar days following the date of application.B. Households entitled to expedited service must have benefits available no later than the 7th calendar day following the date of application.C. An opportunity to participate means that households must be provided with an active EBT card and PIN with benefits posted to the EBT account and available for spending.18 Miss. Code. R. 14-31.4