Rule Before Initiating Application

Rule Before Initiating Application A. 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 completed. 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.gov B. Pre-applications are required for applicants requesting service for the first time or if the applicant is no longer in the household of another client. C. Applicants submitting pre-applications should receive notification of an appointment for services within fifteen (15) business days of submission of the application. 1) If the applicant is elderly, disabled, or a family with a child five (5) and under, the appointment date must be within thirty (30) business days. Non-elderly or non-disabled clients must be given an appointment date within forty-five (45) business days. D. If an applicant does not have access to a computer to submit a pre-application, the subgrantee must complete the pre-application by phone or at the intake appointment. E. Caseworkers must inform applicants at intake that another pre-application does not need to be completed.