Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri
TO: ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES
FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: ALLOWING ADDITIONAL MEDICAL SOURCES TO PROVIDE MEDICAL RECORDS FOR DISABILITY DETERMINATIONS FOR THE MO HEALTHNET FOR THE AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED (MHABD) PROGRAM
MANUAL REVISION #
DISCUSSION:
The Medical Review Team (MRT) uses medical evidence to determine if a MO HealthNet applicant or participant meets disability requirements in situations where the participant does not meet an exception to verification of disability 1060.005.00 VERIFICATION OF DISABILITY.
Manual reference 1060.005.05 Obtaining Medical Evidence For Medical Review Team has been updated to allow additional acceptable medical sources for medical records and clarify the Medical Review Team – Processing Center (MRT-PC) procedures.
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
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