Rule 23-103-4.18 - Cash to Purchase Medical or Social ServicesA. General. 1. An individual cannot always disburse cash given to him/her to purchase medical or social services in the month of receipt.2. To permit use of the funds as intended, it is reasonable to assume, for a limited time, that the individual will use them to pay for approved services and, therefore, that they are not available for support and maintenance.B. Treatment. 1. A cash payment for medical or social services that is not income also is not a resource for the month following month of receipt.2. Exception: Even though it is not income, cash received as repayment for bills an individual has already paid is a resource and if retained, is counted the month after receipt.23 Miss. Code. R. 103-4.18
Social Security Act §1902 (r) (2); 42 CFR §435.601(b) (Rev 1994).