18 Miss. Code. R. 17-5.12

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 18-17-5.12 - Reasons for Ineligibility

After an application for child care services has been submitted, a MDHS employee will determine program eligibility based on the information and documents submitted by the parent. If the parent does not meet all of the eligibility requirements or does not submit all required documents, the application will be denied. Once determined ineligible, a denial notice will be sent to the parent by email stating the reason of the ineligibility. Reasons for ineligibility include but are not limited to:

A. Child is over 13 years of age or 19 years of age (special needs).

B. Household income is over 85% of the SMI.

C. Family assets over $1,000,000.

D. Parent, spouse, or biological parent not working at least twenty-five (25) hours per week enrolled in a full-time educational program, or job training program.

E. Child is not a Mississippi resident.

F. Failure to submit required documents.

18 Miss. Code. R. 17-5.12

45 CFR 98.20; 45 CFR 98.21; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: May 2023

Adopted 3/6/2020

Amended 11/1/2021

Amended 5/15/2023