How to apply for MDHS county office — Lauderdale in Mississippi

Who it's for

The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) county office for Lauderdale County is at 5224 Valley St. Phone: 601-483-3337. Email: dfo.lauderdalecounty@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.

What you'll need

• Call or visit to ask what to bring

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about MDHS county office — Lauderdale. 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

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