IM-02 INCREASE IN RESOURCE LIMITS FOR QUALIFIED MEDICARE BENEFICIARY (QMB), SPECIFIED LOW INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARY (SLMB), AND QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS (QI-1 OR SLMB2) PROGRAMS

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

TO:  ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES

FROM:  KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  INCREASE IN RESOURCE LIMITS FOR QUALIFIED MEDICARE BENEFICIARY (QMB), SPECIFIED LOW INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARY (SLMB), AND QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS (QI-1 OR SLMB2) PROGRAMS

MANUAL REVISION #02

0865.010.00
0865.010.15

Appendix J

Appendix K

Appendix L

 

DISCUSSION:

Effective January 1, 2020, the QMB, SLMB, and SLMB2 resource limits increased.  For a single individual, the resource limit increased from $7,730 to $7,860.  For a married couple, the resource limit increased from $11,600 to $11,800.  Resource maximums have been updated in the Family Assistance Management Information System (FAMIS).  There is no change in policy regarding how to determine available resources.

The following have been updated:

• Eligibility Requirements 0865.010.00
• Resources (QMB) 0865.010.15
• Appendix J.
• Appendix K The MO HealthNet Program Description Aged, Blind, and Disabled Chart
• Appendix L MO HealthNet Aged, Blind and Disabled Income Chart

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

• Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

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