Mississippi Administrative Code Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES
Mississippi Administrative Code – Title 18: Human Services
This title governs the rules and regulations established by the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS). It covers various public welfare programs including child support, family assistance, aging services, SNAP (food stamps), TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), and protective services for vulnerable populations.
Overview of Title 18 - Human Services:
Here’s a breakdown of the key parts typically found under Title 18:
Part 101 – General Provisions
Establishes the organizational structure, mission, and scope of the Department of Human Services.
Defines key terms used across the department's programs.
Includes procedural rules for administrative hearings, appeals, and client rights.
Part 102 – Division of Family and Children’s Services
Covers foster care, adoption services, and child protective services.
Licensing and oversight of child care providers and residential facilities.
Procedures for investigation of abuse and neglect cases.
Part 103 – Division of Aging and Adult Services
Services for seniors and adults with disabilities.
Includes Adult Protective Services (APS), in-home care programs, and support for caregivers.
Compliance with federal programs under the Older Americans Act.
Part 104 – Division of Economic Assistance
Administration of TANF, SNAP, and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Eligibility criteria, application processes, and benefit disbursement rules.
Fraud prevention and compliance monitoring.
Part 105 – Division of Child Support Enforcement
Enforcement and collection of child support orders.
Location of non-custodial parents, paternity establishment, wage garnishment.
Cooperation with federal and interstate support enforcement networks.
Part 106 – Workforce Development Programs
Job training and employment assistance, especially for TANF and SNAP recipients.
Collaboration with the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.
Includes education incentives and job-readiness programs.
Additional Key Elements:
Confidentiality and Records Access: Rules on how MDHS handles personal and sensitive data.
Appeals and Hearings: Rights of individuals to challenge agency decisions.
Inter-agency Coordination: Guidelines on how Human Services coordinates with other state and federal entities.
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