How to apply for MDHS county office — Hinds in Mississippi
Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS)
Who it's for
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) county office for Hinds County is at 4777 Medgar Evers Blvd. Phone: 601-362-9892. Email: dfo.hindscounty@mdhs.ms.gov. MDHS runs SNAP, which gives monthly food benefits on an EBT card to people with low income, including older adults and people with disabilities. If everyone in the household is 65 or older and no one earns money from work, MDHS uses a shorter form, the SNAP Simplified Application for the Elderly (ESAP, form MDHS EA 904). People who get SSI may get SNAP through the Mississippi Combined Application Project (MSCAP). Contact the county office to ask what documents to send with your application. Medicaid for older adults is handled by the Mississippi Division of Medicaid, not MDHS.
Each program has its own income and other rules. MDHS makes the final decision on SNAP.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Call or visit to ask what to bring
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-601-362-9892
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about MDHS county office — Hinds. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need call or visit to ask what to bring — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
none
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Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.