Rule 18-28-4.2 - Before Initiating ApplicationA. Applications are initiated through the Common Web Portal (CWP) for all first-time applicants. If an applicant was a previous household member in another case, but is now head of household, a new pre-application must be done. Pre-applications are web-based and may be submitted on behalf of Mississippi residents only. Applicants may apply for services through the CWP at: www.access.ms.govB. Pre-applications are required for applicants requesting service for the first time or if applicant is no longer in the household of another client.C. Applicants submitting pre-applications must receive notification of an appointment for services within fifteen (15) business days of submission of the application. If the applicant is elderly, disabled, or a family with a child five (5) and under, the appointment date must be within thirty (30) days. Non-elderly or non-disabled clients must be given an appointment date within forty-five (45) business days.D. If applicant does not have access to a computer to submit pre-application, the subgrantee must complete pre-application by phone or at the intake appointment. Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: May 2022