Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri
TO: ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES
FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: CONTINUOUS ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILDREN
DISCUSSION:
Effective January 1, 2024, Missouri is implementing Continuous Eligibility for Children (CEC) as directed in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. CEC allows continuous eligibility for 12 months for children ages 18 and under.
Eligibility may only be terminated prior to the end of the 12 month period if the child meets one of the following criteria:
- Turns 19,
- Ceases to be a resident of the State of Missouri,
- The child or child’s representative requests a voluntary termination of eligibility,
- The child dies, or
- Eligibility is erroneously granted at the most recent determination, redetermination, or renewal due to agency error or fraud, abuse, or perjury attributed to the child or child’s representative.
Policy updates will be released once the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved Missouri’s State Plan Amendment.
Note: Additional information on processing procedures is forthcoming.
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
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