FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: UPDATE TO MID-CERTIFICATION REVIEW (MCR) FORM (FA-546) FOR SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)
The purpose of this memo is to update the wording of the MCR (FA-546) to include in the return information that it can be returned by mail to the return address or to any local Family Support Division (FSD) Resource Center.
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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: CORRECTION OF THE TELEPHONE NUMBER ON THE IM-4 MO HEALTHNET FOR NURSING HOME CARE FLYER
FORM REVISION #14
The purpose of this memorandum is to notify staff that the phone number on the IM-4 MO HealthNet for Nursing Home Care flyer has been corrected. The previous phone number listed was (855) 343-4636. This has been changed to (855) 373-4636.
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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: FOOD STAMP PROGRAM FORM IM-109 IN-HOME SERVICE PROVIDER AND DIVISION OF AGING PARTICIPANT EBT FOOD STAMP AGREEMENT
FORM REVISION #13
This memorandum is to notify staff, effective immediately, form IM-109 IN-HOME SERVICE PROVIDER AND DIVISION OF AGING PARTICIPANT EBT FOOD STAMP AGREEMENT is obsolete.
Participants wishing to appoint someone to make Food Stamp purchases on their behalf must complete the IM Authorized Representative (AR) form IM-6AR found in the IM Forms Manual Volume I.
Staff encountering cases where an AR was entered using the IM-109, should end date the AR entry and notify the participant that an AR form must be completed to allow someone else to access their benefits.
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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: UPDATE TO THE GATEWAY TO BETTER HEALTH APPLICATION
FORM REVISION #12
The MO HealthNet Gateway to Better Health Application/ Eligibility Statement IM-1MAGW has been updated to reflect the current Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) income maximum of $1260.00 and the primary health care centers have been updated to reflect a name change to CareSTL Health (previously known as Myrtle Hilliard Davis Health Centers.) The updated form also removes the option to choose “None” as a primary health center.
Use this updated version effective immediately and discard all previous versions.
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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: TRUST SUBMISSION ON REQUEST FOR INTERPRETATION OF POLICY (IM-14) FOR MO HEALTHNET FOR THE AGED, BLIND AND DISABLED (MHABD) PROGRAMS
MANUAL REVISION #26
The purpose of this memorandum is to inform staff of the Income Maintenance manual sections which have been updated to include current instructions for submitting documentation and Request for Interpretation of Policy (IM-14). Please refer to E-Mail Memo 2019 IM Email Memo #40 from 2019, for detailed instructions on what to send with the IM-14.
Staff must continue to submit each request to Program & Policy, on a separate IM-14, through proper supervisory channels. Managers and supervisors will submit through SharePoint. They will attach necessary documents to the IM-14 Request for Interpretation of Policy, and forward them to the Program & Policy Unit for review. Refer to Policy and Procedure site instructions for information on how to enter Requests for Interpretation of Policy.
The instructions to send to FSD.IM14@dss.mo.gov, have been removed from the manual sections listed above as this e-mail is no longer being monitored.
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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: FOOD STAMP MANUAL UPDATE FOR UNCERTAIN/IRREGULAR INCOME
MANUAL REVISION #25
1115.015.20 Uncertain/Irregular Income
The purpose of this memo is to inform staff of the updates made to the Food Stamp policy 1115.015.20 Uncertain/Irregular Income. This update includes definitions of excluded, uncertain income such as overtime, bonuses or commission that is not received regularly and it is uncertain if the income will continue. Income that is not anticipated to continue should be excluded.
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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: ONLINE EBT PURCHASING
MANUAL REVISION #24
Effective May 14, 2020, Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards can be used to make qualifying purchases with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved online retailers.
Currently Missouri has two retailers, Walmart and Amazon approved to accept online EBT Food Stamp purchases.
NOTE: Amazon is unable to accept Temporary Assistance transactions at this time.
Participants will need to visit the retailer website for information about signing up for online purchases, fees (if applicable) and shipping or delivery options.
NOTE: USDA requirements prohibit using Food Stamp funds to cover shipping or delivery fees.
The EBT manual section 0150.035.00 TRANSACTING THE EBT CARD is updated for clarity and to include online purchasing.
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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: FOOD STAMP MANUAL CLARIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT EXCLUSION TERMINOLOGY
MANUAL REVISION #23
The purpose of this memo is clarify child support payments as an exclusion from the gross income calculation, instead of a deduction as it was previously referenced. This clarification is made for terminology only and no system changes or changes to budgeting calculations were required.
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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: INTRODUCING THE IM-4 HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED (HCB) SERVICES FLYER AND IM-4 SUPPLEMENTAL NURSING CARE (SNC) FLYER
FORM REVISION #11
New flyers are available for distribution and use. Home and Community Based (HCB) Services Flyer (IM-4 HCB) provides information about services available and how to apply or request a referral for HCB eligibility. Supplemental Nursing Care Flyer (IM-4 SNC) provides information about benefits of SNC and how to apply for SNC.
Flyers have been added to the IM Forms Manual and will soon be available to order from the e-store.
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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF FAMILY MO HEALTHNET (MAGI) APPENDIX I FAMILY HEALTHCARE PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
MANUAL REVISION #22
The purpose of this memorandum is to add the Family Healthcare Program Descriptions as Appendix I in the Family MO HealthNet (MAGI) manual. This appendix is a comprehensive list of MO HealthNet programs, a brief description of the services they cover and the eligibility requirements for each program.
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