IM-61 NEW AND UPDATED RESOURCES FOR MO HEALTHNET (MHN) PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS & INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

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

TO:  ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: NEW AND UPDATED RESOURCES FOR MO HEALTHNET (MHN) PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS & INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

 

DISCUSSION:

Introducing a new online resource for MHN programs, Programs for Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities. The new webpage contains information and links for applicants and participants, including how to apply for Medicare Savings Programs (MSP), Nursing Home Coverage, Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC), and Home & Community Based (HCB) Services.

The flyers for these programs have been updated for easier to read information, how to get more information, and revised program policies. The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) non-discrimination statement has been updated on each flyer.

Team members should utilize and distribute the revised flyers. Flyers can be found in the public and internal Forms Manuals.

 Form Name  Spanish Form Name
Home and Community Based (HCB) Services (IM-4HCB) Servicios domiciliarios y comunitarios (IM-4HCB)
Medicare Savings Program (MSP) flyer (IM-4MSP) Programa de Ahorros de Medicare (IM-4MSP)
MO HealthNet Nursing Home Coverage (IM-4Vendor Planning) Cobertura para centros de cuidados de enfermeria de MO HealthNet (IM-4Vendor Planning)
Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC) flyer (IM-4SNC) Atencion de enfermeria complementaria (IM-4SNC)

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
  • Begin using the new flyers immediately.
  • Remove any obsolete flyers from participant resources.

 

 

KE/cj