IM-008 Missouri Work Assistance Procedure for Conciliation

2018 Memorandums

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

IM-#008, 01/08/2018

MEMORANDUM

TO:                  ALL FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION OFFICES
FROM:           PATRICK LUEBBERING, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:     MISSOURI WORK ASSISTANCE PROCEDURE FOR CONCILIATION
MANUAL REVISION #08
0285.020.00

DISCUSSION:

This memorandum is to update the Missouri Work Assistance (MWA) Policy for Service Providers section 0285.020.00 Procedure for Conciliation. This is a policy change due to Senate Bill 24; MWA contractors were trained in July 2015.

Policy has been revised to reflect:

  • Procedure for conciliation has been revised for clarification of processes.
  • Timeframe for initiation of conciliation has been revised.
  • Some conciliation procedures have been automated.
  • MWA Conciliation/Sanction Checklist has been removed.

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

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