Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri
TO: ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES
FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: DECREASE IN AVERAGE PRIVATE PAY NURSING RATE FOR TRANSFER OF PROPERTY PENALTIES
MANUAL REVISION #42
DISCUSSION:
The average private pay nursing care rate will decrease to $6425 per month. Use $6425 to determine the number of months of ineligibility for vendor level services for applications taken on or after April 1, 2020.
The current average private pay nursing care rate can be found on Appendix J.
The historical values for average private pay nursing care rates have been moved to Appendix N.
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
- Use $6425 as the average private pay rate effective for applications on or after April 1, 2020.
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