IM 010 – CLARIFICATION OF MO HEALTHNET FOR FAMILIES (MHF) ELIGIBILITY

Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri

TO:  ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES

FROM:PATRICK LUEBBERING, DIRECTORSUBJECT:CLARIFICATION OF MO HEALTHNET FOR FAMILIES (MHF) ELIGIBILITYMANUAL REVISION #8
1810.020.00

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this memorandum is to share a clarification of eligibility for MO HealthNet for Families (MHF). As previously stated, parents or caretaker relatives receiving SSI cannot receive MHF. It is now clarified that a parent receiving SSI should be included in the household but not receive MHF benefits.

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

PL/df