IM-125 MO HEALTHNET UPDATES FOR FORMER FOSTER CARE YOUTH

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

TO:  ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES

FROM:   KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:   MO HEALTHNET UPDATES FOR FORMER FOSTER CARE YOUTH

MANUAL REVISION #59
1805.050.00
0875.000.00

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this memorandum is to advise staff of changes to the Former Foster Care Youth sections 1805.050.00 in the Family MO HealthNet (MAGI) manual and 0875.000.00 in the MO HealthNet for Aged, Blind, and Disabled (MHABD) manual.

Both policies have been updated to reflect that persons who have been in Foster Care in another state for at least six (6) months may be eligible for MO HealthNet coverage through the Children’s Division (ME 38). 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

KE/al