Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri
TO: ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES
FROM: PATRICK LUEBBERING, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS
MANUAL REVISION #60
0105.040.23
DISCUSSION:
House Bill 1250 (2018) known as the Missouri Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, allows authorized individuals to access a participant’s online account information under certain circumstances.
Section 0105.040.23 Deceased Persons and Digital Assets has been added to the General Info Manual. This section applies to all Income Maintenance programs and includes the information needed in order for FSD to fulfill requests regarding a deceased participant’s online FSD account.
Information regarding authorized representatives and protective payees can be found in the following sections:
- MHABD/MAGI: 0803.020.10 Appointment of an Authorized Representative
- Food Stamps: 1120.025.05 Authorized Representative
- Temporary Assistance: 0205.045.00 Protective Payments and 0240.030.00 APPOINTMENT OF A PROTECTIVE PAYEE REQUIRED DUE TO DRUG TESTING PROCESS
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum and new manual sections with appropriate staff.
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