Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri
TO: ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES
FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE INCREASE FOR ALL INCOME MAINTANENCE (IM) PROGRAMS
MANUAL REVISION #
APPENDIX J
DISCUSSION:
The state mileage rate used to calculate expenses for all IM programs increased from $.43 per mile to $.49 per mile effective 07/01/2021. Use the rate of $.49 per mile when calculating mileage expenses.
Eligibility system updates were completed on 07/21/2021 to reflect the rate increase. Appendix J of the MO HealthNet for the Aged, Blind and Disabled manual has been updated to reflect the change.
Note: Final approval for the increased rate was received after July benefits were created. Affected cases have been adjusted to reflect this change for July 2021 and notices will be generated.
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
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