Month: November 2022

IM-140 SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE MANUAL SECTION UPDATED

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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE MANUAL SECTION UPDATED

MANUAL REVISION #
1120.025.05

 

DISCUSSION:

The 1120.025.05 Authorized Representative section of the SNAP manual was updated with current terms and to remove references to FAMIS. Obsolete instructions concerning entering information on the Representative (FMMP) screen were removed. The FMMP screen is no longer used to record authorized representative information.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

 

 

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IM-139 CRYPTOCURRENCY AND DIGITAL CURRENCIES FOR SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) AND MO HEALTHNET FOR THE AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED (MHABD)

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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: CRYPTOCURRENCY AND DIGITAL CURRENCIES FOR SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) AND MO HEALTHNET FOR THE AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED (MHABD)

MANUAL REVISION #
1030.015.10
1110.000.00
1110.025.00

 

DISCUSSION:

Policy for cryptocurrency and digital currencies has been added to the SNAP and December 1973 Eligibility Requirements Manuals. These currencies should always be explored when discussing income and/or liquid resources. A Request for Clearance (IM-14) should be submitted for case-specific clarification for Temporary Assistance and/or other combination cases.

Cryptocurrencies and digital currencies should be valued using the U.S. Dollars (USD) price listed on the exchange where the currency is stored or traded. The rate listed on the exchange is for one unit of crypto currency/digital currency and will need to be multiplied by the total units held.

  • If Bitcoin (or any other digital currency) is purchased or held on the “Coinbase” exchange, use the rate listed on that exchange provided by the participant.
  • If the digital currency is not held on an exchange, staff should utilize Coinranking.com and use the 30 day average of the currency’s value for the resource amount.

 

 

Example: Hillari owns 10 units of XRP digital currency. The above screen from Coinranking.com gives the USD conversion over a 30 day time period for one unit of XRP as $0.3910, making the calculations as follows:

    • 10 XRP units x $.03910/unit = $0.39 total units held value

 

When verifying these liquid resources:

  • Document the website used to determine the value of the cryptocurrency/digital currency;
  • Note the exact exchange rate at the time of the interview or the calculations used to get a 30 day average;
  • Document the amount of cryptocurrency and/or digital currency the household owns; and
  • If obtainable, submit a screenshot of the exchange site the participant is using to the Electronic Content Management (ECM) system.

If the participant is able to show digital currency amounts through a digital currency ledger, submit a copy (if able) to the (ECM. Self-attestation may be permitted if unable to show an account ledger.

When entering in the eligibility system, code as a liquid resource on the Select Financial Resource (SELFRES/FMWB) screen. Use savings as the type and add a comment explaining the findings.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

 

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IM-137 INTRODUCING A NEW FORM AND REVISED FORMS FOR MO HEALTHNET (MHN) PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE INCARCERATED AND SUSPENDED

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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: INTRODUCING A NEW FORM AND REVISED FORMS FOR MO HEALTHNET (MHN) PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE INCARCERATED AND SUSPENDED

FORM REVISION #
IM-150
IM-151
IM-152
IM-153

 

DISCUSSION:

When MHN participants are incarcerated, benefits must be suspended. If an incarcerated participant goes to the hospital or other medical facility where they are admitted for an inpatient period of more than 24 hours, the suspended benefits are restored. When an incarcerated participant is released, the suspended benefits are redetermined and restored.

Family Support Division (FSD) has several existing forms that are used in the course of work for suspended participants. These forms have been revised as explained below:

  • Suspending Incarcerated Participants (IM-150)
    • Revised form name
    • Provided new email address for submitting the form
    • Added fields:
      • to indicate that a new application was submitted
      • for DOC/Offender ID
      • for reporter’s contact information details.
  • Inpatient Coverage for Incarcerated Participants (IM-151)
    • Updated the email address for submitting the form
    • Added fields to indicate that a new application was submitted
  • Restoring a Suspended Participant Change Report (IM-152)
    • Revised form name
    • Provided new email address for submitting the form
    • Added fields for:
      • DOC/Offender ID
      • Additional contact information
      • Additional pregnancy details
      • The report’s contact information details.

A new form, Applying for Incarcerated Participants in Department of Corrections (IM-153) was created specifically for new applicants who are being assisted by Department of Corrections (DOC) staff and/or their medical provider, Centurion. Participants assisted by DOC or Centurion are managed by a specialized unit and the coversheet is used to identify these participants.

If any of these forms are received by staff, notify the specialized unit by sending an email to FSD.SuspendedDOC@dss.mo.gov. The email should include:

  • Subject line: Incarceration information received
  • The participant’s name
  • The participant’s DCN
  • What was received and when
  • Any other relevant information

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

 

 

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IM-136 UPDATES TO TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE (TA) FORMS

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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: UPDATES TO TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE (TA) FORMS

FORM REVISION #
FA-202
IM-1TA
IM-1TA-SPANISH

 

DISCUSSION:

TA forms have been updated to replace outdated information.

The TA Eligibility Review Form (FA-202) has been updated as follows:

  • References to the FSD.Documents email address have been replaced with mydssupload.mo.gov (FSD Upload Portal).

The IM-1TA and IM-1TA Spanish application forms have been updated as follows:

  • References to the FSD.Documents email address have been replaced with mydssupload.mo.gov (FSD Upload Portal).
  • Section 34 “Important Information About Your Hearing Rights” of the TA Application has been updated to only give information on the rights, timeframes, requesting a hearing, and the Civil Rights Law.

Individuals can use mydssupload.mo.gov to submit a variety of documents to the Family Support Division including, but not limited to, applications, reviews, changes, or supporting documents.

The following forms in the public dssmanuals.mo.gov and internal forms-manual forms manual have been updated.

  • IM-1TA
  • IM-1TA Spanish

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

 

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