Category: MoHealthNet Home

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: INTRODUCING SYSTEM-GENERATED AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED SUPPLEMENT FORM FOR NON-MAGI APPLICATIONS

DISCUSSION:

The Aged, Blind, and Disabled Supplement (FAABD) is a new system-generated version of the Aged, Blind, and Disabled Supplement (IM-1ABDS).

Effective August 12, 2023, FAMIS will allow Family Support Division (FSD) staff to send an FAABD to any participant that has indicated that they are over the age of 65, blind, or disabled. If the supplement information is not provided, then the application will systematically reject for “failure to provide supplemental information” and a notice will be sent to the participant.

FSD staff cannot complete a Non-MAGI eligibility decision with only information provided on the MO HealthNet online application, or the Application for Health Coverage & Help Paying Costs (IM-1SSL). The FAABD and IM-1ABDS are used to collect the additional information required to determine eligibility for Non-MAGI programs such as:

• MO HealthNet for Aged, Blind, and Disabled
• Blind Pension
• Supplemental Aid to the Blind
• Supplemental Nursing Care

Note: If FSD is able to collect the required information by calling the participant or during a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) interview, a call to the FSD Information Center at 855-373-4636, or during any phone or in person interaction with FSD staff and certain contracted vendors, then a supplement form is not required for Non-MAGI applications.

NECESSARY ACTION:

• Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
• Staff must review revised FAMIS Resources training materials regarding registering applications.

KE/cj

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: NEED FOR FAMILY PLANNING IS NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR UNINSURED/EXTENDED WOMEN’S HEALTH SERVICES (UWHS/EWHS)

MANUAL REVISION #
1850.040.40
1850.040.40.20 obsolete
1870.000.00
1870.005.00
1870.015.00

DISCUSSION:

Effective 8/1/2023, women who are aged 18-55, with family income at or below 201% FPL and who are not eligible for other MO HealthNet programs must be screened for UWHS regardless of the need for family planning services.

Uninsured women transitioning from postpartum coverage are eligible for EWHS even if they no longer have a need for family planning. There is no change in the services covered under these programs.

The manual sections listed above are updated to reflect these changes. 1850.040.40.20 No Longer in Need of Family Planning Services is obsolete.

Refer to MEDES Resources for the mitigation to be used until system updates are completed.

NECESSARY ACTION:

• Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

KE/rc

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

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.

NECESSARY ACTION:

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

KE/cj

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

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

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

MANUAL REVISION #

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

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

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