Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri
TO: ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES
FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: TERMINOLOGY UPDATE TO THE ELIGIBILITY SYSTEM AND MO HEALTHNET FOR THE AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED (MHABD) PROGRAM MANUALS
MANUAL REVISION #
0525.010.05
0525.010.10
0630.015.25
0805.020.05
0810.035.10
0815.000.10
0815.020.10
0815.025.00
0815.040.00
0815.065.00
0815.075.10
0815.075.10.05
0815.075.10.10
0815.075.15
0955.020.00
1015.010.05
DISCUSSION:
Effective November 28, 2021, MHABD program manuals and the eligibility system will reflect the proper terminology when referencing Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (IID). The eligibility system and MHABD policy manuals will no longer reference Mental Retardation or Institute for Mental Retardation.
Eligibility system changes
- The MHABD interview driver question will now to be read as:
“Is any applicant in a Skilled Nursing Facility, Intermediate Care Facility, Residential Care Facility, Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Mental Health Center, Psychiatric Hospital or State Rehab Center?”
- The Facility and Placement Information Details (FMJ5) screen now has the following codes:
- Type Code: IMR- ICF for Indivs w/Intellectual Disabilities
- Type of Bed Code: IMR- ICF for Indivs w/Intellectual Disabilities
- DA-124A/B Level of Care: IMR- ICF for Indivs w/Intellectual Disabilities
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
KE/nw