IM-028 2018 CHIP AFFORDABILITY CALCULATOR UPDATES

2018 Memorandums

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

IM-#028, 03/30/2018

TO:  ALL FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION OFFICES
FROM:  PATRICK LUEBBERING, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:  2018 CHIP AFFORDABILITY CALCULATOR UPDATES

MANUAL REVISION #20
1840.010.15.05
APPENDIX G – CHIP AFFORDABILITY CALCULATOR

DISCUSSION:

This memorandum introduces updates made to the CHIP Affordability Calculator. The updates made reflect the 2018 Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) premium changes. The new calculator is effective with this memorandum. Use the 2018 CHIP Affordability Calculator when processing all new or pending applications.

To use the calculator review Appendix F – CHIP Affordability Test Calculator Instructions

The MAGI MO HealthNet Policy manual section 1840.010.15.05 Affordable Insurance Definition includes instructions for calculating the affordability amount manually. This section of policy has been updated to reflect the new Federal Poverty Limit (FPL) numbers in the calculation examples.

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

PL/ks