IM-07 REVISION TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) TYPES OF MEDICAL COSTS ALLOWED

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

TO:  ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: REVISION TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) TYPES OF MEDICAL COSTS ALLOWED

MANUAL REVISION #
1115.035.15.10

 

DISCUSSION:

SNAP policy section 1115.035.15.10 Types of Medical Costs Allowed has been renamed to 1115.035.15.10 Types of Medical Expenses Allowed.

Additional changes are listed below:

  • Policy and terminology is expanded, updated and re-formatted.
  • Note regarding budgeting SMI premium until SMI is no longer deducted from the Social Security payment is removed.
    • Buy-ins now occur in 10 days on average and no more than 30 days.
  • Premiums for prescription insurance and prescription discount plans are now listed as allowable medical expense.
  • Cost of building a ramp for a handicapped person is removed and replaced with adaptive equipment in vehicles and homes.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff

 

 

 

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