IM-160 BLIND PENSION RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT UPDATED ON ONLINE INFORMATION PAGE

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

TO:  ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES

FROM:  KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  BLIND PENSION RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT UPDATED ON ONLINE INFORMATION PAGE

DISCUSSION:

The Blind Pension online information page has been updated to better explain the eligibility requirement of Missouri residency.

A participant meets the residency requirement to receive Blind Pension when he/she intends to remain in Missouri if:

  • the participant has been a resident of Missouri for at least 12 months prior to application for Blind Pension, or
  • the participant became blind while he/she was a resident of Missouri, and has maintained residency in Missouri since becoming blind, (whichever is the shortest time period).

NOTE: Blind Pension applications and maintenance are handled exclusively by the Blind Service Center in Lincoln County.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

 

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