Category: IM Memo

IM-12 MO HEALTHNET AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED (MHABD) SUPPLEMENT FORM (IM-1ABDS) AVAILABLE ONLINE

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FROM:  KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  MO HEALTHNET AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED (MHABD) SUPPLEMENT FORM (IM-1ABDS) AVAILABLE ONLINE

 

DISCUSSION:

Effective 1/28/2022, the IM-1ABDS is available to be completed and submitted online. Participants can access the IM-1ABDS by going to myDSS.mo.gov/healthcare/apply.

The IM-1ABDS was introduced in Memo IM-63 dated June 28, 2021 and is used to collect information for MO HealthNet (MHN) participants who are applying for MO HealthNet for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (MHABD) programs.

NOTE: An IM-1ABDS collects additional information needed for MHABD. It is not an application. An MHN application MUST be submitted to explore eligibility.

A MHN application can be submitted online at myDSS.mo.gov/healthcare/apply, by calling 855-373-9994, or by submitting an Application for Health Coverage & Help Paying Costs (IM-1SSL).

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

KE/cj

IM-11 UPDATES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL EXEMPTIONS TO NOTICE OF ADVERSE ACTION

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FROM:  KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  UPDATES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL EXEMPTIONS TO NOTICE OF ADVERSE ACTION

MANUAL REVISION #
1140.025.10.05

DISCUSSION:

Memorandum IM-73 July 6, 2021 Returned Mail for All Income Maintenance (IM) Programs provided revisions to the SNAP policy manual, section 1140.025.10.05 Exemptions to Notice of Adverse Action; when returned mail is received with or without an updated address, no notice is forwarded to a household.

The policy has also been revised with information regarding:

  • households whose members are all deceased
  • clarification that an adverse action is needed for an Intentional Program Violation (IPV) determined in another state that is found through a disqualified recipient match

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

KE/tl

IM-10 2022 AFFORDABLE INSURANCE QUOTES UPDATED ON FAMILY MO HEALTHNET (MAGI) APPENDIX G

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FROM:  KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  2022 AFFORDABLE INSURANCE QUOTES UPDATED ON FAMILY MO HEALTHNET (MAGI) APPENDIX G

MANUAL REVISION #
MAGI APPENDIX G

 

DISCUSSION:

MAGI Appendix G has been updated with 2022 insurance quotes from the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM). Affordable insurance determinations for Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) premium children must still be completed with the CHIP Affordability Test Calculator (MAGI Appendix G).

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
  • Begin using the updated CHIP Calculator (MAGI Appendix G) immediately. The updates are effective January 1, 2022.

 

KE/df

IM-09 UPDATE OF 1619 THRESHOLD AMOUNT

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FROM:  KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  UPDATE OF 1619 THRESHOLD AMOUNT

MANUAL REVISION #
Appendix J

 

DISCUSSION:

The threshold amount established by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to determine eligibility under Section 1619 of the Social Security Act has increased to $3,988 effective January 1, 2022. Additional information regarding 1619 eligibility is available in manual section 0850.005.20 Financial Need.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

KE/rnr

IM-08 UPDATE TO APPLICATION REQUEST (IM-1REQ) FOR ALL MO HEALTHNET (MHN) PROGRAMS

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FROM:  KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  UPDATE TO APPLICATION REQUEST (IM-1REQ) FOR ALL MO HEALTHNET (MHN) PROGRAMS

FORM REVISION #
IM-1REQ

 

DISCUSSION:

The IM-1REQ has been updated to be used for all MHN programs, including Family MO HealthNet programs and MO HealthNet for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled programs.

Family Support Division staff mail the IM-1REQ and an Application for Health Coverage & Help Paying Costs (IM-1SSL) when an individual requests a paper application.

The IM-1REQ is now available to staff only in the FSD Intranet Income Maintenance (IM) Forms Manual.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

KE/cj

 

IM-07 NEW FLYERS AND BROCHURES ADDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS) FORMS MANUAL

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FROM:  KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  NEW FLYERS AND BROCHURES ADDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS) FORMS MANUAL

 

DISCUSSION:

DSS has added several flyers & brochures recently that will be beneficial to many Family Support Division (FSD) participants. These can be provided to participants at FSD Resource Centers and accessed by community partners or participants in the DSSManuals Forms Manual.

Some of the flyers & brochures are new and some are updates to previously available documents. The new flyers & brochures replace all older versions and the older versions should be obsoleted and destroyed.

The new & updated documents include:

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

KE/cj

IM-06 UPDATE TO FEDERAL NOTICE REQUIREMENTS IN THE LEGAL ASPECTS MANUAL

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FROM:  KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  UPDATE TO FEDERAL NOTICE REQUIREMENTS IN THE LEGAL ASPECTS MANUAL

MANUAL REVISION #
0130.005.05.30

 

DISCUSSION:

Legal Aspects manual section 0130.005.05.30 Federal Notice Requirements has been updated to correct a typographical error regarding legal reference 45 CFR 92.101 Meaningful access for individuals with limited English proficiency.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

KE/ams

IM-05 ADULT EXPANSION GROUP (AEG) ADDED TO FAMILY MO HEALTHNET (MAGI) PROGRAMS LIST IN THE MAGI MANUAL

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FROM:  KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  ADULT EXPANSION GROUP (AEG) ADDED TO FAMILY MO HEALTHNET (MAGI) PROGRAMS LIST IN THE MAGI MANUAL

MANUAL REVISION #
1800.000.00

 

DISCUSSION:

AEG has been added to the program list under MO HealthNet for Families in manual section 1800.000.00 Family MO HealthNet Programs.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

KE/ams

IM-04 CENSUS INCOME FOR SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)

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FROM:  KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  CENSUS INCOME FOR SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)

 

DISCUSSION:

Temporary Census income, introduced in IM-70 Temporary Census Employees Earnings, was excluded as income for SNAP during the 2020 Census project. Census income is now included income for SNAP.

Census income should be entered as:

  • Type – Earned Income (EI)
  • Source – Census Temporary (CT)

The system has been updated to include Census income on SNAP cases.

The FAMIS Income Code chart has been updated.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

KE/ks

IM-03 UPDATES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL TYPES OF MEDICAL COST ALLOWED

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FROM:  KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  UPDATES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL TYPES OF MEDICAL COST ALLOWED

MANUAL REVISION #
1115.035.15.10

 

DISCUSSION:

The SNAP manual was updated to include certain types of Cannabidiol (CBD) oil and medication packaging services such as MedBox and PillPack as allowable prescription expenses per clarification from the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

KE/tl