Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri
TO: ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES
FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: UPDATE TO THIRD PARTY LIABILITY (TPL) SECTION IN THE FAMILY MO HEALTHNET (MAGI) AND MO HEALTHNET FOR THE AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED (MHABD) MANUALS
MANUAL REVISION #
0880.020.00
1805.045.00
DISCUSSION:
Third Party Liability (TPL) policy has been updated. Updates include the addition of examples and the following clarification:
Uninsured status is an eligibility factor for certain types of coverage, such as Children’s Health Insurance Programs (CHIP). To determine eligibility for one of these coverage types, insured status cannot be questionable. Obtain and document information or clarification to explain insured status before determining eligibility.
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
KE/ers