Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri
TO: ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES
FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: UPDATE OF 1619 THRESHOLD AND INCREASE IN AVERAGE PRIVATE PAY NURSING RATE FOR TRANSFER OF PROPERTY PENALTIES
MANUAL REVISION #
Appendix J
Appendix N
DISCUSSION:
The threshold amount established by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to determine eligibility under Section 1619 of the Social Security Act has increased to $4,134 effective January 1, 2023. Additional information regarding 1619 eligibility is available in manual section 0850.005.20 Financial Need.
The average private pay nursing care rate increased to $6,983 per month effective. For applications taken on or after April 1, 2023, use $6,983 to determine the number of months of ineligibility for vendor level services.
Appendix J of the MO HealthNet for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (MHABD) Manual lists the current average private pay nursing care rate and current 1619 threshold.
Appendix N of the December 1973 Eligibility Requirements Manual lists the historical values for average private pay nursing care rates.
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
KE/rnr