Basic Eligibility Requirements

Basic Eligibility Requirements A. An eligible individual must: 1. Be in one of the categories of assistance; 2. Be a citizen of the United States or a qualified non-citizen; 3. Be a resident of Mississippi; 4. Have income and resources, when applicable, within specified program limits; and 5. File an application. B. Notwithstanding the above, an individual is not eligible in any program if the person: 1. Fails to assign rights to any third-party medical support or cooperate with the Division of Medicaid in obtaining third-party payments; 2. Is a resident of a public institution except under specified conditions; or 3. Refuses to accept vocational rehabilitation services (Aged, Blind and Disabled Programs).