IM-104 POLICY REVISION TO ALLOW ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES FOR MO HEALTHNET (MHN), TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE (TA) AND SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)

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

TO:  ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES

FROM:  KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  POLICY REVISION TO ALLOW ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES FOR MO HEALTHNET (MHN), TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE (TA) AND SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)

MANUAL REVISION #
0105.010.00
0203.020.00
1120.025.00
1802.020.05
1802.020.15

 

DISCUSSION:

An electronic or typed signature is considered a valid signature for MHN, TA, and SNAP documents when accompanied with an attestation. The attestation must accompany any typed signature and state that the electronic or typed signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced the same as a handwritten signature.

NOTE: At this time, FSD CANNOT accept an electronic or typed signature on the Authorization for Disclosure of Consumer Medical/Health Information (MO 650-2616).

Policy has been updated to allow electronic or typed signatures:

• General Information Manual – for MO HealthNet for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (MHABD)
  • 0105.010.00 Signing the Application
• TA Manual
  • 0203.020.00 Signing the Application
• SNAP Manual
  • 1120.025.00 Signing the Application
• Family MO HealthNet (MAGI) Manual
  • 1802.020.05 Application with No Signature
  • 1802.020.15 Electronic Signature

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

• Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

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