Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri
TO: ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES
FROM: PATRICK LUEBBERING, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: GATEWAY TO BETTER HEALTH (GTBH) EXTENSION AND EX PART
Manual Revision #100
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this memo is to announce that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has authorized the extension of the GTBH waiver through December 31, 2022.
This memo is to inform staff that ex parte procedures must be followed before closing a GTBH case and to introduce a new section to the GTBH manual, 1600.030.05 Ex Parte Review.
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
- Begin conducting ex parte reviews on GTBH cases.
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