Mississippi Benefits Access Packet — LSC-Grade Legal Guide

Jurisdiction-correct document templates. Not legal advice.

1. Eligibility Checker — Mississippi Public Benefits

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

Medicaid in Mississippi

TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)

File at: Mississippi court finder: https://www.mscourts.gov/directory/

3. Step-by-Step Application Instructions

SNAP Benefits

1. Go to mdhs.ms.gov/snap
2. Access the online application portal
3. Create an account
4. Complete the application
5. Upload documents or submit them later
6. Complete a phone or in-person interview

1. Visit your local county Department of Human Services office
2. Request and complete application
3. Submit with documents
4. Schedule interview

Medicaid

TANF (Cash Assistance)

LIHEAP (Energy Assistance)

5. Application Checklist

Before Applying

• [ ] Gather all required documents
• [ ] Know your household size and income
• [ ] Have Social Security numbers ready
• [ ] Know your housing and utility costs
• [ ] Have bank account information

During Application

• [ ] Answer all questions honestly
• [ ] Report ALL income sources
• [ ] List ALL household members
• [ ] Sign and date the application

LEGAL AID

• Mississippi Center for Legal Services: mslegalservices.org · 1-800-498-1804
• North MS Rural Legal Services: nmrls.com · 1-800-498-1804
• MS Volunteer Lawyers Project: msvlp.org · (601) 960-9572
• MS Access to Justice Commission: msajc.org · (601) 359-9250

*Not legal advice. Jurist-Diction is not a law firm. Templates are jurisdiction-correct.

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