Author: Danielle Protzman

IM-39 UPDATED GUIDANCE FOR UKRAINIAN HUMANITARIAN PAROLEES

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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: UPDATED GUIDANCE FOR UKRAINIAN HUMANITARIAN PAROLEES

 

DISCUSSION:

Due to the passing of the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024, Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees who entered the United States between October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024 are eligible to receive MO HealthNet (MHN), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Temporary Assistance (TA) effective April 24, 2024.

Please refer to IM-#109 UKRAINIAN HUMANITARIAN PAROLEE UPDATES FOR ALL PROGRAMS dated July 22,2022 for all other information regarding processing applications for Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees.

Note: Applications received for Humanitarian Parolees from the Ukraine must be sent to the FSD Refugee Unit: FSDREFUGEE@ip.sp.mo.gov. Special entry is required to allow this population to be coded correctly. Do not process these applications.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

 

 

KE/hrp

IM-38 INTRODUCING NEW WEBPAGE RESOURCE FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: INTRODUCING NEW WEBPAGE RESOURCE FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

 

DISCUSSION:

Blind and Visually Impaired Financial Assistance is a new webpage available on the myDSS.mo.gov website. This page provides eligibility and application information for the Blind Pension (BP) and Supplemental Aid to the Blind (SAB) programs.

Staff can direct participants to this page for eligibility questions or information about how to apply for these programs.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

 

 

KE/cj

IM-37 HEARINGS MANUAL AND IM-90B NOTIFICATION UPDATE

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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: HEARINGS MANUAL AND IM-90B NOTIFICATION UPDATE

MANUAL REVISION #
0130.020.70.15

 

DISCUSSION:

Hearings Manual section 0130.020.70.15 EU Withdraws Hearing Request and Agency Action Withdrawn Participant Notification IM-90B have been updated due to an FNS (Food and Nutrition Service) finding.

When a participant voluntarily withdraws from a hearing, the Agency Action Withdrawn Participant Notification (IM-90B) must be completed with information about the participant withdrawal of the hearing and allow them 10 days for the participant to reinstate the hearing if they choose.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

 

KE/cs

IM-36 UPDATED USE OF ELECTRONIC VERIFICATION SYSTEM (EVS) SOURCES

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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: UPDATED USE OF ELECTRONIC VERIFICATION SYSTEM (EVS) SOURCES

MANUAL REVISION #
0110.060.10

 

DISCUSSION:

EVS Manual section 0110.060.10 Use of Electronic Verification System Sources is updated to clarify when to use the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (NAC).

Data Source:  Use for the following programs:
National Accuracy Clearinghouse – Provides information regarding duplicate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation in other states

SNAP Only applications, recertifications, and add a person requests.

Submit matches for all SNAP household members.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

 

 

KE/rnr                                              

IM-35 2024 MO HEALTHNET CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP) PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT

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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: 2024 MO HEALTHNET CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP) PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT

MANUAL REVISION #
Appendix A
Appendix E

 

DISCUSSION:

CHIP premiums will be adjusted July 1, 2024. Premiums are required for families with income above 150% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Each year, as required by state statute, the MO HealthNet Division (MHD) establishes the new premium amounts. The new premiums range from a minimum of $18 to a maximum based on family size and gross income, not to exceed 5% of the family’s gross income. A premium chart with an effective date of July 1, 2024 is attached.

For CHIP cases active prior to July 1, 2024

The MHD Premium Collections Unit is including an advance notice of the upcoming change to premiums with invoices mailed July 2024 to all eligible premium group families. Premiums paid in June for July coverage will not change. Premiums invoiced in July for August coverage will reflect the new premiums.

For CHIP cases starting on or after July 1, 2024

Premiums for CHIP cases beginning on or after July 1, 2024 will immediately reflect the new amounts.

Questions about premiums

Refer any questions concerning premiums to the Premium Collections Unit at (877) 888-2811.

Hearing Requests

Hearings requested as a result of the premium change will be conducted by the MO HealthNet Division (MHD) using normal hearing procedures. Refer participants to the MHD Participant Services number: (800) 392-2161.

Hearings requested as a result of a change in income or household composition that affect the premium will be conducted by the Family Support Division (FSD). Reference Email Memo #22 dated 04/29/2021 for guidance on submitting a hearing request.

Evidence presented at the hearing must include a copy of the invoice from the Premium Collections Unit, a copy of the budget used to arrive at the monthly gross income, and the IM-4(PRM) reflecting the premium amounts based on income.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

ATTACHMENTS

IM-4(PRM)

 

 

 

KE/rc

IM-34 REVISIONS TO TICKET TO WORK HEALTH ASSURANCE (TWHA) FLYER

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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: REVISIONS TO TICKET TO WORK HEALTH ASSURANCE (TWHA) FLYER

FORM REVISION #
IM-4TWHA
IM-4TWHA (SPANISH)

 

DISCUSSION:

The IM-4TWHA was updated to provide information for how participants eligible for the TWHA program can make their premium payments.

The flyer has been updated in English and Spanish and is available in the public and internal forms manuals.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

 

 

KE/cj

 

 

IM-33 SNAP MANUAL UPDATE TO CLARIFY EXEMPTIONS TO ABLE BODIED ADULTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS (ABAWD) TRAINING/WORK REQUIREMENTS AND VERIFICATION

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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: SNAP MANUAL UPDATE TO CLARIFY EXEMPTIONS TO ABLE BODIED ADULTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS (ABAWD) TRAINING/WORK REQUIREMENTS AND VERIFICATION

MANUAL REVISION #
1105.035.15

 

DISCUSSION:

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Manual section 1105.035.15 Exemptions to Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents Training/ Work Requirement and Verification has been updated regarding a request for a Medical Review Team (MRT) decision.

  • If an MRT decision is necessary, a completed FS-61 SNAP Summary to Determine Fitness for Work must be included when emailing the MRT Processing Center. This form is needed for the processing center to determine if an individual meets an exemption for the ABAWD work/training requirements.

A clarification was also added that the participant does not need to be seen in person in order to use worker discretion to determine ability to work.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

 

KE/cs

IM-32 JULY 2024 ANNUAL NON-MAGI PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS AND BLIND PENSION (BP) SUPPLEMENTAL AID TO THE BLIND (SAB) GRANT ADJUSTMENT

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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

IM-31 DOCUMENTS ADDED THAT VERIFY BOTH CITIZENSHIP AND IDENTITY FOR ALL MO HEALTHNET (MHN) PROGRAMS

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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: DOCUMENTS ADDED THAT VERIFY BOTH CITIZENSHIP AND IDENTITY FOR ALL MO HEALTHNET (MHN) PROGRAMS

MANUAL REVISION #
1805.020.05.05

 

DISCUSSION:

Effective June 3, 2024, due to requirements in the 2024 Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Final Rule, verification of birth using Department Health-Birth Name Inquiry (IBTH) or verification of citizenship using Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) now verifies both citizenship and identity.

Family MO HealthNet (MAGI) manual section 1805.020.05.05 Documents to Verify Citizenship has been updated to include both IBTH and SAVE as acceptable documents that verify both citizenship and identity.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

 

 

KE/sh

IM-30 EXTENSION OF THE TEMPORARY RECONSIDERATION PERIOD POLICY FOR ALL MO HEALTHNET (MHN) PROGRAMS

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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF THE TEMPORARY RECONSIDERATION PERIOD POLICY FOR ALL MO HEALTHNET (MHN) PROGRAMS

MANUAL REVISION #
0840.005.05
1880.020.00

 

DISCUSSION:

Temporary reconsideration period policy for all MHN programs introduced in IM-28 RECONSIDERATION PERIOD DURING THE TRANSITION PERIOD FOR ALL MO HEALTHNET (MHN) PROGRAMS has been extended. Continue to follow the instructions outlined in the memorandum until further notice.

MO HealthNet for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (MHABD) manual section 0840.005.05 Reconsideration Period and Family MO HealthNet (MAGI) manual section 1880.020.00 Reconsideration Period have been updated to remove the end date for the temporary policy.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

 

 

KE/sh