Mississippi Benefits – SNAP, Medicaid, Housing & Cash Help

 You may qualify for SNAP in Mississippi if you:

• Live in Mississippi
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant
   
• Have low income based on household size
   
• Meet work requirements (unless exempt)
   
• Have resources below the program limits
   

📌 Priority or exemptions may apply to:

• Seniors (60+)
   
• People with disabilities
   
• Families with children
   
• Veterans or homeless individuals
   
• Pregnant individuals

• 👤 1 person: $1,631/month
   
• 👥 2 people: $2,215/month
   
• 👨‍👩‍👦 3 people: $2,797/month
   
• 🏠 4 people: $3,380/month
   
• ➕ Each additional person: Add $583/month
   

📌 Limits may be higher if someone in your household is 60+ or has a disability.

• 👤 1 person: $1,631/month
   
• 👥 2 people: $2,215/month
   
• 👨‍👩‍👦 3 people: $2,797/month
   
• 🏠 4 people: $3,380/month
   
• ➕ Each additional person: Add $583/month
   

📌 Limits may be higher if someone in your household is 60+ or has a disability.

 You may qualify for Medicaid in Mississippi if you:

• Live in Mississippi
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant
   
• Meet income and household size limits
   
• Are one of the following:
   
  • Pregnant
     
  • A child under 19
     
  • A parent or caretaker of a minor child
     
  • Age 65+ or disabled
     
  • Living in a nursing home or approved waiver program
     

📌 Mississippi has not expanded Medicaid to cover all low-income adults.

Income limits vary by family size and eligibility category. Here are sample monthly income limits:

For Adults with Children (Parent/Caretaker Group):

• 1 person: $292/month
   
• 2 people: $394/month
   
• 3 people: $495/month
   
• 4 people: $596/month
   
• 5 people: $698/month
   

📌 Income must be very low. You must have a child under 18 living in your home.

For Children Age 1–6 (143% FPL):

• 1 person: $1,930/month
   
• 2 people: $2,609/month
   
• 3 people: $3,287/month
   
• 4 people: $3,966/month
   
• 5 people: $4,644/month
   

📌 Limits are higher for infants and pregnant women. Check the full table if needed.

https://medicaid.ms.gov/medicaid-coverage/who-qualifies-for-coverage/income-limits-for-medicaid-and-chip-programs/

 You may qualify for Section 8 in Mississippi if you:

• Live in Mississippi
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant
   
• Have low income based on household size and county
   
• Meet background and rental history requirements
   

📌 Priority may be given to:

• Seniors (62+)
   
• People with disabilities
   
• Families with children
   
• Veterans or homeless individuals
   
• Survivors of domestic violence
   

Income limits depend on the county. Below are sample estimates based on 50% of Area Median Income (AMI):

Household Size – Max Annual Income:

• 1 person: $25,000–$30,000
   
• 2 people: $28,500–$34,000
   
• 3 people: $32,000–$38,000
   
• 4 people: $35,500–$42,000
   
• 5 people: $38,400–$45,500
   

📌 Limits vary by city. Households in places like Jackson or Gulfport may have higher limits.
🔗 Check income limits by county (HUD)

 You may qualify for TANF in Mississippi if you:

• Live in Mississippi
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant
   
• Are pregnant or have a child under 18 in the home
   
• Meet low income and asset limits
   
• Participate in job or training programs (unless exempt)
   

📌 Both one-parent and two-parent households may qualify. Child-only cases (e.g., grandparents caring for grandkids) are also eligible.

Below are sample monthly gross income limits based on household size:

• 👩‍👧 1 person: $215/month
   
• 👩‍👧‍👦 2 people: $268/month
   
• 👨‍👩‍👧 3 people: $371/month
   
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 4 people: $468/month
   
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦➕ 5 people: $554/month
   

📌 TANF also has asset/resource limits — most families must have less than $2,000 in countable resources.