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 #
Appendix L
DISCUSSION:
Effective January 1, 2021, the QMB, SLMB, and SLMB2 resource limits increased. For a single individual, the resource limit increased from $7,860 to $7,970. For a married couple, the resource limit increased from $11,800 to $11,960. Resource maximums have been updated in the eligibility system. There is no change in policy regarding how to determine available resources.
The following have been updated:
- Resources (QMB) 0865.010.15
- Appendix J MHABD Standards
- 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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