Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri
TO: ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES
FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: 2024 FAMILY MO HEALTHNET (MAGI) COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) FOR SSA/SSI INCOME
DISCUSSION:
Effective April 1, 2024, MAGI cases will be updated to reflect a 3.2% COLA for Social Security Administration (SSA) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) participants.
Cases Adjusted
Cases that include income types Social Security Adult (disability or received off disabled/deceased spouse), Social Security Adult (retirement), Social Security Child (disability or received off disabled/deceased parent), and SSI are subject to an automatic increase of 3.2%. The eligibility system will end date the previous income and add a new piece of income evidence that reflects the adjusted income amount.
Cases That Did Not Adjust
Some cases will not adjust during COLA. These cases will require manual intervention from staff to add the increased income amounts. As cases are reviewed, check the income on each case to determine if the current income is entered. Update and verify income as required using established procedures.
Notices
For case updates made as a result of COLA, the eligibility system will finalize the decision(s) and send out the appropriate notices.
Note: Due to the Continuous Eligibility requirement during the Transition Period, no cases will have coverage closed or reduced to a lower level of care until an annual renewal has been completed.
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
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