Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri
TO: ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES
FROM: REGINALD E. McELHANNON, INTERIM DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER THE MO HEALTHNET CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP)
MANUAL REVISION #86
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this memorandum is to introduce policy clarifications to section 1840.010.15.12 State Employee Health Insurance of the MAGI manual. This section discusses how access to state employee health insurance relates to MO HealthNet Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility and the types of employees who may or may not have access to health insurance through state government. The updates include:
- Additional employment types that may not be eligible for State Employee Health Insurance:
- Interns
- Contract Employees
- Two additional examples regarding Missouri residents who work for other state governments or agencies
- Instructions to request policy clarifications when staff are uncertain if the employer is classified as a state agency
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
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