Category: IM Memo

IM-62 2023 MO HEALTHNET CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP) PREMIUMS AND RELATED APPENDIX UPDATES

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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: 2023 MO HEALTHNET CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP) PREMIUMS AND RELATED APPENDIX UPDATES

MANUAL REVISION #
Appendix A
Appendix E

 

DISCUSSION:

CHIP 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) reviews and establishes the premium amounts. Effective dates on Appendix A and Appendix E have been updated, but there is no premium increase at this time.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

 

KE/bl

 

IM-61 NEW AND UPDATED RESOURCES FOR MO HEALTHNET (MHN) PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS & INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: NEW AND UPDATED RESOURCES FOR MO HEALTHNET (MHN) PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS & INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

 

DISCUSSION:

Introducing a new online resource for MHN programs, Programs for Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities. The new webpage contains information and links for applicants and participants, including how to apply for Medicare Savings Programs (MSP), Nursing Home Coverage, Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC), and Home & Community Based (HCB) Services.

The flyers for these programs have been updated for easier to read information, how to get more information, and revised program policies. The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) non-discrimination statement has been updated on each flyer.

Team members should utilize and distribute the revised flyers. Flyers can be found in the public and internal Forms Manuals.

 Form Name  Spanish Form Name
Home and Community Based (HCB) Services (IM-4HCB) Servicios domiciliarios y comunitarios (IM-4HCB)
Medicare Savings Program (MSP) flyer (IM-4MSP) Programa de Ahorros de Medicare (IM-4MSP)
MO HealthNet Nursing Home Coverage (IM-4Vendor Planning) Cobertura para centros de cuidados de enfermeria de MO HealthNet (IM-4Vendor Planning)
Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC) flyer (IM-4SNC) Atencion de enfermeria complementaria (IM-4SNC)

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
  • Begin using the new flyers immediately.
  • Remove any obsolete flyers from participant resources.

 

 

KE/cj

 

IM-59 CUSTOMER SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE

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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: CUSTOMER SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE

MANUAL REVISION #

0130.010.00
0130.010.15
0130.010.15.15

 

DISCUSSION:

The General Information Manual has been updated to clarify that complaints or concerns must be addressed immediately, and resolved within 30 business days of receiving the complaint.

The following manual sections are updated:

Reminder: When a complaint cannot be resolved at the local office level, a Customer Service Form (FSD-4) must be submitted using the process described in manual section 0130.010.15.15 When Complaints Cannot be Resolved at the Local Office Level.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

 

KE/rnr

IM-58 REVISED ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER (EBT) INFORMATIONAL FLYER

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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: REVISED ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER (EBT) INFORMATIONAL FLYER

 

DISCUSSION:

Informational flyers IM-4EBT EBT Card-Helpful Information (English) and IM-4EBT EBT card-Helpful Information (Spanish) have been revised to:

  • allow for easier reading,
  • provide new procedures for setting up a Personal Identification Number (PIN), and
  • update the USDA Non-Discrimination Statement.

Utilize and distribute the revised flyers and brochures. Flyers and brochures can be found in the public and internal Forms Manuals.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
  • Begin using the new flyers immediately.
  • Remove any obsolete flyers from participant resources.

 

 

 

KE/nw

IM-57 JULY 2023 ANNUAL NON-MAGI PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS

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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: JULY 2023 ANNUAL NON-MAGI PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS

MANUAL REVISION #
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX J
APPENDIX K
0415.005.00
0510.000.00
1030.000.00

 

 

DISCUSSION:

Supplemental Aid to the Blind (SAB) and Blind Pension (BP)

Effective July 1, 2023, SAB and BP grants increase from $750 to $789.

The manual sections and appendices listed above have been updated with July 2023 data.

Resource Limit

As a result of HB1565 (2016), resource limits for Non-MAGI programs, except BP and Medicare Savings Programs, increase July 1, 2023. Appendices J and K have been updated with the new amounts.

The weekend of June 10, 2023, 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 2023 and thereafter.

Effective July 1, 2023:

Individual Resource Limit: $5,726

Couple Resource Limit: $11,452

Calculation Method for Resource Limits

Please see 1030.000.00 for the calculation method.

Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMMNA) and Shelter Standard

Effective July 1, 2023, the MMMNA and Shelter Standard are increased for Vendor cases.

The weekend of June 10, 2023, 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 2023 and later.

Effective July 1, 2023:

Minimum Maintenance Standard: $2465

Shelter Standard: $740

 

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

 

KE/mc

 

IM-56 UPDATES TO SYSTEMATIC ALIEN VERIFICATION FOR ENTITLEMENTS (SAVE) WEBSITE AND SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) POLICY

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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: UPDATES TO SYSTEMATIC ALIEN VERIFICATION FOR ENTITLEMENTS (SAVE) WEBSITE AND SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) POLICY

MANUAL REVISION #

1105.010.10.20 1105.010.20.40
1105.010.12 1105.097.00
1105.010.15 1105.010.15.15

 

DISCUSSION:

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has provided guidance on updates to Additional Verification procedures and introduced the Cuban/Haitian button for SAVE.

SAVE users now have the ability to make specific verification requests regarding Cuban/Haitian Entrants. After receiving a response to an initial verification request, users would select the Cuban/Haitian Entrant button. SAVE then provides the Upload File button or Drag file to upload box for immigration documentation provided by the individual.

Staff must use the Scan and Upload function when SAVE requests additional documentation to complete a case for non-citizen applicants/participants. Effective immediately, discontinue use of the obsolete U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form G-845.

The SNAP manual is updated to reflect these changes. Additionally, the correct address of the National Personnel Record Center, the fax numbers to the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) Support Office and outdated terms such as EU, immigrant (pertaining to a person), Food Stamps, and references to FAMIS are updated.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

 

KE/ch

IM-55 UPDATED MO HEALTHNET (MHN) POLICY REFERENCES FOR DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES AND DIVISION OF MEDICAL SERVICES

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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: UPDATED MO HEALTHNET (MHN) POLICY REFERENCES FOR DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES AND DIVISION OF MEDICAL SERVICES

MANUAL REVISION #

0130.005.10.30 0810.035.30 0840.010.10
0515.100.00 0810.040.05 0840.010.25
0810.030.00 0810.040.10 0840.010.30
0810.035.00 0810.040.15 0855.025.00
0810.035.15 0810.040.20 0860.000.00
0810.035.20 0810.040.25 0865.015.10
0810.035.25 0810.040.30 0865.015.15
 Appendix A    

 

DISCUSSION:

The MHN policy sections and appendix listed above are updated to change the Division of Senior Services to Division of Senior and Disability Services (DSDS) and Division of Medical Services to MO HealthNet Division (MHD). Revisions were made to update MHN terminology and to remove process information.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

 

 

KE/mm

IM-54 NEW INFORMATIONAL FLYER AVAILABLE FOR MO HEALTHNET (MHN) ANNUAL RENEWALS

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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: NEW INFORMATIONAL FLYER AVAILABLE FOR MO HEALTHNET (MHN) ANNUAL RENEWALS

 

DISCUSSION:

The Department of Social Services (DSS) created an informational flyer to assist participants with completing MHN Annual Renewals.

This new resource is available to participants at Family Support Division (FSD) Resource Centers or by request. Community partners are also encouraged to utilize the flyer.

FSD staff and community partners can access and print English and Spanish versions of the flyer online from the DSS Medicaid Annual Renewals: Outreach Material page.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

 

 

KE/mm

IM-53 FILER CONSENT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR MO HEALTHNET (MHN) APPLICATIONS OR ANNUAL RENEWALS

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FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: FILER CONSENT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR MO HEALTHNET (MHN) APPLICATIONS OR ANNUAL RENEWALS

MANUAL REVISION #
1802.030.00

 

DISCUSSION:

Filer consent is not required to process MHN applications or annual renewals. Filer consent is only required to access Internal Revenue Service (IRS) data through an external data source. Missouri does not access IRS data through the Federal Data Hub. The manual section listed above is updated with this information.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

 

 

KE/rc