IM-004 Sanction for Child Support Non-Cooperation for MAGI MO Healthnet

2018 Memorandums

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION
PO BOX 2320
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI

IM-#004, 01/04/2018

TO:  ALL FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION OFFICES
FROM:  PATRICK LUEBBERING, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:  SANCTION FOR CHILD SUPPORT NON-COOPERATION FOR MAGI MOHEALTHNET MANUAL REVISION #04
1805.040.10.20

DISCUSSION:

Clarification has been added to the MAGI MO HealthNet (MHN) policy manual for sanctions on individuals who fail to cooperate with Child Support (CS) in obtaining medical support.

When an individual is sanctioned, their MHN coverage ends. CS will notify the Family Support Division (FSD) when an individual has failed to cooperate by emailing FSD.MEDES@dss.mo.gov.

NOTE: FSD will determine if good cause exists; refer to section 1805.040.10.15.05 Determining Good Cause of the MAGI policy manual.

FSD must act on the sanction request within 10 days of receipt of the request.

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

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