Mississippi Combined Application Project (MSCAP)

Mississippi Combined Application Project (MSCAP)

The Mississippi Combined Application Project (MSCAP) is a demonstration project and a cooperative effort between MDHS, the federal Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to streamline application procedures for individuals who are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and choose to apply for SNAP benefits.

Eligibility

To be determined MSCAP eligible, an individual must meet all of the following requirements:

1. Must be SSI eligible and receiving the maximum SSI benefit or SSI and any other combined form of unearned income (such as SSA benefits, Veteran’s benefits, etc.) which meets the maximum Federal SSI benefit level.
2. Must not have any earned income at the time of application for MSCAP.
   • If an ongoing MSCAP participant becomes employed, the individual is allowed up to three (3) consecutive months of earnings before the individual loses MSCAP eligibility and is referred to the regular SNAP.
3. Must live alone or purchase and prepare meals separately if living with others.

Apply for MSCAP

You can apply for MSCAP through the SSA office or the local county MDHS office.

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