Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri
TO: ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES
FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: JULY 2024 ANNUAL NON-MAGI PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS AND BLIND PENSION (BP) SUPPLEMENTAL AID TO THE BLIND (SAB) GRANT ADJUSTMENT
MANUAL REVISION #
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX J
APPENDIX K
DISCUSSION:
Supplemental Aid to the Blind (SAB) and Blind Pension (BP)
Effective July 1, 2024, SAB and BP grants increase from $789 to $828.
The appendices listed above have been updated with July 2024 data.
Resource Limit
As a result of HB1565 (2016), resource limits for Non-MAGI programs, except BP and Medicare Savings Programs, increase July 1, 2024. Appendices J and K have been updated with the new amounts.
The weekend of June 8, 2024, all Non-MAGI cases are adjusted in the eligibility system. The Individual Resource Limit and Couple Resource Limit will be updated for actions effective the month of July 2024 and thereafter.
Effective July 1, 2024:
- Individual Resource Limit: $5,909.25
- Couple Resource Limit: $11,818.45
Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMMNA) and Shelter Standard
Effective July 1, 2024, the MMMNA and Shelter Standard are increased for Vendor cases.
The weekend of June 8, 2024, all Vendor cases are adjusted in the eligibility system. Allotments for community spouses, minor children, and eligible dependents and the MMMNA and Shelter Standard are updated for actions effective the month of July 2024 and later.
Effective July 1, 2024:
- Minimum Maintenance Standard: $2,555
- Shelter Standard: $767
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
KE/mc