IM-05 REVISION TO NON-MAGI DISABILITY VERIFICATION POLICY

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 NON-MAGI DISABILITY VERIFICATION POLICY

MANUAL REVISION #
1060.005.00
1050.005.15

 

DISCUSSION:

MO HealthNet Non-MAGI disability policy was updated in the December 1973 Eligibility Requirements Manual.

  • 1060.005.00 Verification of Disability was revised to:
    • Add that a Social Security favorable decision letter or determination can be used as proof of disability in certain circumstances.
    • Clarify that a new MRT decision is not required when a case closes and the applicant reapplies within 90 days, if the MRT decision was previously waived.
    • Update the email contact information for MRT.
    • Update FSD terminology.
  • 1060.005.15 Submitting Information on Cases Previously Reviewed by MRT was revised to:
    • Clarify that a new MRT decision is not required when a case closes and the applicant reapplies within 90 days, if the MRT decision was previously waived.
    • Update FSD terminology.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
  • Staff should reference IM Resources for updated guidance Non-MAGI disability.

 

 

 

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