Author: Brent Bestgen

FROM:  PATRICK LUEBBERING, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  INTRODUCING MO HEALTHNET CHART FOR INFORMATION REQUESTS

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this memo is to introduce the new MO HealthNet Chart for Information Requests. This chart provides information for staff to use to determine if authorized representatives, or other entities that are requesting information about a participant’s case, are valid and if the representative can receive case information.

Any representative with a current and valid IM-6AR meets the requirements to release case information. However, if a participant wants to release the information to an attorney, individual, or organization they can provide a different release (such as a release created by their attorney or the organization), but the signed request must include certain information. This required information varies depending on who is requesting the information. This chart includes the specific information that is required for attorneys, individuals, and organizations.

The MO HealthNet Chart for Information Requests was created using the following policy information. There was no change in policy.

Family MO HealthNet (MAGI): 802.020.30 Signing by an Authorized Representative

Medical Assistance for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled: 0803.020.10 Appointment of an Authorized Representative

Income Maintenance Manual: 0130.000.00 Legal Aspects

The chart is available for staff to reference on the FSD Training & Development page, click on the Income Maintenance tab at the top of the page, click on the Guides tab, and then the MO HealthNet Chart for Information Requests will be located on the Guides and Helpsheets page under Guides.

The chart is also available for staff to reference in the MEDES Resource Guide.

NECESSARY ACTION:

• Staff must use this chart to determine if an information release is valid.
• Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

ATTACHMENT:
MO HealthNet Chart for Information Requested

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FROM:  PATRICK LUEBBERING, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: APPLICATION FOR MO HEALTHNET FOR THE AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED (IM-1MA) REVISION

FORM REVISION #24

IM-1ABDS

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this memorandum is to introduce changes to the IM-1MA Application for MO HealthNet (Medicaid).

Page (1) of the IM-1ABDS has been revised to include the Greene County Family Support Division (FSD) mailing address and fax number where MO HealthNet for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (MHABD) applications should be submitted. The https://mydss.mo.gov/ website has also been added.

MHABD applications may now be submitted to FSD at:

• Greene County FSD
  101 Park Central Square
  Springfield, MO 65806
  Fax: (417) 895-6080

The revised IM-1ABDS is available in the IM Forms Manual.

NECESSARY ACTION:

• Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
• Destroy all previous paper versions of the IM-1MA and immediately begin using the 06/19 version.

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TO:  ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES

FROM:  PATRICK LUEBBERING, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  UPDATE TO INCOME INCLUDED AND EXCLUDED UNDER MAGI

MANUAL REVISION #70

1805.030.20.05                             

1805.030.20.10

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this memorandum is to advise that the MAGI MO HealthNet Policy Manual sections 1805.030.20.05 Income Included Under MAGI and 1805.030.20.10 Income Excluded Under MAGI have been updated.

Updates include:

• Changes in whether to include or exclude alimony from divorces and separation:
  • Finalized before January 1^st, 2019: included
  • Finalized after January 1^st, 2019: excluded
• An increase in the tax filer threshold for earned income from a child to: $12,000 based on the 2018 IRS Publication 501
• Updating the term “commuter expenses” to “per diem reimbursements for travel expenses”
• Updated instructions on verifying excluded income to accept client statement unless there is inconsistent information

NECESSARY ACTION:

• Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

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TO:  ALL FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION OFFICES

FROM:  PATRICK LUEBBERING, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  SUPPLEMENTAL AID TO THE BLIND AND BLIND PENSION MAXIMUM GRANT AMOUNTS

DISCUSSION: The purpose of this memorandum is to notify staff there will be no increase in the maximum grant for Supplemental Aid to the Blind (SAB) and Blind Pension (BP) for fiscal year 2020. The maximum grant continues to be $750.00.

NECESSARY ACTION:

• Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

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TO:  ALL FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION OFFICES

FROM: PATRICK LUEBBERING, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: REVISION OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRANT STATUS SECTION OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL AID TO THE BLIND (SAB) MANUAL

MANUAL REVISION #66

0405.030.00

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this memo is to inform staff of a revision in SAB manual section 0405.030.00 Citizenship and Immigrant Status. This revision aligns the program with MO HealthNet for Families policy.           

NECESSARY ACTION:

• Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

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