Category: IM Memo

IM-141 MANUAL REVISION FOR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR MO HEALTHNET FOR THE AGED, BLIND AND DISABLED (MHABD) PROGRAM

Posted on

FROM:  REGINALD E. McELHANNON, INTERIM DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  MANUAL REVISION FOR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR MO HEALTHNET FOR THE AGED, BLIND AND DISABLED (MHABD) PROGRAM

MANUAL REVISION #99

1030.010.20 VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY

 

DISCUSSION:

The December 1973 Eligibility Requirements manual has been updated to provide current information about verifying the value of real property.

1030.010.20 Value of Real Property has been updated to allow proof of the value of real property to be verified using:

  • online real estate marketplace databases
  • market value provided by Missouri county assessors
  • previous purchase price
  • other knowledgeable sources

Language regarding fractional ownership of property was updated, and information regarding state paid appraisals was removed.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

RM/cj

IM-140 PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY (PE) FORM REVISIONS FOR MAGI

Posted on

FROM:  REGINALD E. McELHANNON, ACTING DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY (PE) FORM REVISIONS FOR MAGI

FORM REVISION #33

PE-2 WORKSHEET

PE-2 Worksheet Instructions

PE-3

PE-3TEMP

 

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this memorandum is to share revisions to the following three (3) Presumptive Eligibility (PE) forms:

  • Qualified Entity Presumptive Eligibility Determination Worksheet (PE-2 Worksheet)
    • Clarification of:
      • What can be provided if DCN for head of household or applicant cannot be located;
      • Calculation of Household Size
      • Questions A-G
    • Addition of checkboxes for PE Programs
  • MO HealthNet Presumptive Eligibility Authorization (PE-3) and MO HealthNet TEMP/SMHB-PE Authorization (PE-3TEMP)
    • Addition of check boxes indicating for what program each individual is eligible

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

RM/df

IM-139 AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND MO HEALTHNET FOR THE AGED, BLIND AND DISABLED (MHABD) ANNUAL REINVESTIGATIONS

Posted on

FROM:  REGINALD E. McELHANNON, INTERIM DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND MO HEALTHNET FOR THE AGED, BLIND AND DISABLED (MHABD) ANNUAL REINVESTIGATIONS  

MANUAL REVISION #98

0840.005.00

1030.000.00

 

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this memorandum is to inform staff that MHABD policy manual sections 1030.000.00 Available Resources and 0840.005.00 Annual Reinvestigation have been updated to add participant’s attestation to reflect changes from IM-09 January 27, 2017.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

RM/st

IM-138 FOOD STAMP MANUAL REVISION NON-TIMELY RECERTIFICATION CHANGE

Posted on

FROM:  REGINALD E. McELHANNON, INTERIM DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  FOOD STAMP MANUAL REVISION NON-TIMELY RECERTIFICATION CHANGE

MANUAL REVISIONS #97

1130.015.10 Non-timely Recertifications

 

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this memo is to inform staff of the Food Stamp Manual update regarding non-timely recertifications.  Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) provided clarification for coding applications that are received after the 15th of the last month of certification and up to 30 days after the end of a certification period as non-timely recertifications instead of initial applications as it was previously coded.

Example:  An application received August 10 for a certification that had closed July 31 would now be considered a recertification.  It would previously had been considered an initial.  However, this application would still be eligible for expedite if meeting criteria. 

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

RM/cs

IM-136 TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE MANUAL UPDATES ADDING INFORMATION ON CANCEL CLOSES AND CANCEL REJECTS

Posted on

FROM:  REGINALD E. McELHANNON, INTERIM DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE MANUAL UPDATES ADDING INFORMATION ON CANCEL CLOSES AND CANCEL REJECTS

MANUAL REVISION #96

0203.095.00

0225.070.00

 

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this memorandum is to notify staff that 0203.095.00 Cancel Rejections and 0225.070.00 Cancel Closes have been added to the Temporary Assistance (TA) manual. The new sections have been added to reflect the policy and procedure for cancel rejections and cancel closes for the TA program.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

RM/hrp

IM-135 UPDATE TO LEGAL BASIS FOR MO HEALTHNET FOR PREGNANT WOMEN (MPW), SHOW-ME HEALTHY BABIES (SMHB), AND NEWBORN (NBN)-AUTOMATIC MO HEALTHNET ELIGIBILITY

Posted on

FROM:  REGINALD E. McELHANNON, INTERIM DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  UPDATE TO LEGAL BASIS FOR MO HEALTHNET FOR PREGNANT WOMEN (MPW), SHOW-ME HEALTHY BABIES (SMHB), AND NEWBORN (NBN)-AUTOMATIC MO HEALTHNET ELIGIBILITY

MANUAL REVISION-#95

1850.010.00

1855.010.00

1860.005.00

 

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this memorandum is to introduce updates to the Legal Basis information in the following sections:

The updates include amended and new regulations (Federal and State) that establishes eligibility guidelines for the aforementioned programs. 

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

RM/ams

 

IM-134 MO HEALTHNET OUTREACH PROJECT WITH LICENSED CHILDCARE PROVIDERS AND FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION

Posted on

FROM:  REGINALD E. McELHANNON, INTERIM DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  MO HEALTHNET OUTREACH PROJECT WITH LICENSED CHILDCARE PROVIDERS AND FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION

 

DISCUSSION:

Senate Bill 583 (2010) requires the Department of Social Services (DSS) to collaborate with licensed childcare providers in an effort to reach the uninsured children of Missouri.

Each year, to comply with Senate Bill 583, FSD provides licensed childcare providers with a flyer that informs parents how to apply:

  • On line at https://mydss.mo.gov/. Please send an email to mhnpolicy@dss.mo.gov with subject line “Facility Outreach” to let us know to watch for your application.
  • By telephone at 1-855-373-9994. When speaking with a representative please tell them this is a “Facility Outreach” application.
  • Request an application from 1-855-FSD-INFO (1-855-373-4636). Please write “Facility Outreach” at the top of the application.
  • Print an application online at http://dss.mo.gov/fsd/formsmanual/pdf/im-1ssl.pdf. Please write “Facility Outreach” at the top of the application. 

The attached fliers are updated with the current income guidelines.  

FSD is required to track these applications for reporting.  Each MAGI office and Contact Center (application phone center) is asked to document the receipt of these applications on the attached spreadsheet.  Management should enter all information onto one spreadsheet and submit monthly to Cole.MHNPolicy@dss.mo.gov.

NECESSARY ACTIONS:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
  • Appropriate offices should begin tracking immediately and submitting documentation on the first week of each month.

ATTACHMENTS:

RM/df

IM-133 FOOD STAMP MANUAL REVISIONS OF CURRENT INVESTIGATION PROCESSES

Posted on

FROM:  REGINALD E. McELHANNON, INTERIM DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  FOOD STAMP MANUAL REVISIONS OF CURRENT INVESTIGATION PROCESSES

MANUAL REVISIONS #94

1145.005.00 REFERRAL FOR INVESTIGATION-WIU

1145.010.00 DISQUALIFICATION PROCESS

1145.010.05 WIU Returns Claim/Referral Without Investigating  

1145.010.10 WIU Recommends Administrative Disqualification                       

 

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this memo is to inform staff of the Food Stamp Manual updates regarding Welfare Investigation Unit (WIU) and Program Integrity Unit (PIU) investigation and claim processes.  The updates replace outdated information and processes.  There are new processes for investigation referrals, changes in responsibilities, and updated terms and forms used.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

RM/cs

 

IM-132 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT INCREASE

Posted on

FROM:  REGINALD E. McELHANNON, INTERIM DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT INCREASE

MANUAL REVISION #93

Appendix J

 

DISCUSSION:

State mileage reimbursement rates increased from $.37 per mile to $.43 per mile effective 07/01/2019. Use the current rate of $.43 per mile when calculating mileage expenses. FAMIS updates were completed on 07/31/2019 to reflect this new rate increase. Appendix J of the MO HealthNet for the Aged, Blind and Disabled manual has been updated to reflect the change.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

RM/st

IM-131 MO HEALTHNET FOR THE AGED, BLIND AND DISABLED (MHABD) APPLICATION FOR OTHER BENEFITS LETTER

Posted on

FROM:  REGINALD E. MCELHANNON, INTERIM DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  MO HEALTHNET FOR THE AGED, BLIND AND DISABLED (MHABD) APPLICATION FOR OTHER BENEFITS LETTER

FORM:#32

APPLICATION FOR OTHER BENEFITS LETTER

 

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this memorandum is to introduce the Application for Other Benefits Letter to be used at annual review for participants of MO HealthNet for the Aged, Blind and Disabled (MHABD) and Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC) programs who had applied or agreed to apply for other benefits they may have been entitled to receive, but verification of application for other benefits was unavailable at the time of application for MHABD or SNC. 

IM Manual Section 1000.005.00 APPLICATION FOR OTHER BENEFITS has been revised to allow participant self-attestation as acceptable verification of application for other benefits at application for MHABD or SNC; however, the participant must show proof of his/her application for other types of potential benefits at annual review.   

Effective immediately, staff must begin using the Application for Other Benefits Letter to request verification of the participant’s application for other benefits if there is no existing evidence available to verify at annual review.  Refer to IM Manual Section 0840.005.00.05 Application for Other Benefits at Annual Review.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

RM/vm/mc