IM-43 UPDATE TO THE DOCUMENTATION OF INCURRED MEDICAL EXPENSES IN THE MO HEALTHNET FOR THE AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED (MHABD) MANUAL
FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: UPDATE TO THE DOCUMENTATION OF INCURRED MEDICAL EXPENSES IN THE MO HEALTHNET FOR THE AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED (MHABD) MANUAL MANUAL REVISION # 0810.010.15.01 DISCUSSION: MHABD Manual section 0810.010.15.01 Documentation of Incurred Medical Expenses is revised to state: FSD processes documentation of medical expenses in a timely manner to […]
IM-35 2024 MO HEALTHNET CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP) PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT
FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: 2024 MO HEALTHNET CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP) PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT MANUAL REVISION # Appendix A Appendix E DISCUSSION: CHIP premiums will be adjusted July 1, 2024. Premiums are required for families with income above 150% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Each year, as required by state statute, the […]
IM-34 REVISIONS TO TICKET TO WORK HEALTH ASSURANCE (TWHA) FLYER
FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: REVISIONS TO TICKET TO WORK HEALTH ASSURANCE (TWHA) FLYER FORM REVISION # IM-4TWHA IM-4TWHA (SPANISH) DISCUSSION: The IM-4TWHA was updated to provide information for how participants eligible for the TWHA program can make their premium payments. The flyer has been updated in English and Spanish and is available in […]
IM-32 JULY 2024 ANNUAL NON-MAGI PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS AND BLIND PENSION (BP) SUPPLEMENTAL AID TO THE BLIND (SAB) GRANT ADJUSTMENT
FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: JULY 2024 ANNUAL NON-MAGI PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS AND BLIND PENSION (BP) SUPPLEMENTAL AID TO THE BLIND (SAB) GRANT ADJUSTMENT MANUAL REVISION # APPENDIX A APPENDIX B APPENDIX J APPENDIX K DISCUSSION: Supplemental Aid to the Blind (SAB) and Blind Pension (BP) Effective July 1, 2024, SAB and BP grants increase […]
IM-31 DOCUMENTS ADDED THAT VERIFY BOTH CITIZENSHIP AND IDENTITY FOR ALL MO HEALTHNET (MHN) PROGRAMS
FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: DOCUMENTS ADDED THAT VERIFY BOTH CITIZENSHIP AND IDENTITY FOR ALL MO HEALTHNET (MHN) PROGRAMS MANUAL REVISION # 1805.020.05.05 DISCUSSION: Effective June 3, 2024, due to requirements in the 2024 Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Final Rule, verification of birth using Department Health-Birth Name Inquiry (IBTH) or verification […]
IM-30 EXTENSION OF THE TEMPORARY RECONSIDERATION PERIOD POLICY FOR ALL MO HEALTHNET (MHN) PROGRAMS
FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF THE TEMPORARY RECONSIDERATION PERIOD POLICY FOR ALL MO HEALTHNET (MHN) PROGRAMS MANUAL REVISION # 0840.005.05 1880.020.00 DISCUSSION: Temporary reconsideration period policy for all MHN programs introduced in IM-28 RECONSIDERATION PERIOD DURING THE TRANSITION PERIOD FOR ALL MO HEALTHNET (MHN) PROGRAMS has been extended. Continue to follow the […]
IM-29 UPDATES TO 1619 POLICY
FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: UPDATES TO 1619 POLICY MANUAL REVISION # 0850.000.00 0850.005.00 0850.005.05 0850.005.10 0850.005.15 0850.005.20 0850.010.00 0850.020.00 DISCUSSION: Updates have been made to 1619 policy in the MO HealthNet for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (MHABD) Manual. Updates include revisions to remove outdated information, including verifying 1619 status and processes, and […]
IM-28 COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION (COFA) MIGRANTS ELIGIBLE FOR CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP)
FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION (COFA) MIGRANTS ELIGIBLE FOR CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP) MANUAL REVISION # 1805.020.10.20 DISCUSSION: Effective immediately, COFA migrants are considered qualified non-citizens for the purpose of CHIP eligibility. Through amendments made by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, Congress amended 8 U.S. Code § 1641 […]
IM-25 NEW NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION (NEMT) RIDE TOOL
FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: NEW NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION (NEMT) RIDE TOOL DISCUSSION: For participants who need NEMT, MO HealthNet’s vendor, Medical Transportation Management (MTM), created a new tool that allows participants the opportunity to book new rides, review existing rides, make changes to rides and cancel rides from their computer or phone. Participants […]
IM-24 EXTENSION OF THE TEMPORARY RETURNED MAIL POLICY FOR ALL MO HEALTHNET (MHN) PROGRAMS
FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF THE TEMPORARY RETURNED MAIL POLICY FOR ALL MO HEALTHNET (MHN) PROGRAMS MANUAL REVISION # 1885.020.00 DISCUSSION: Temporary returned mail policy for all MHN programs introduced in IM-40 RETURNED MAIL REQUIREMENTS DURING THE TRANSITION PERIOD FOR ALL MO HEALTHNET (MHN) PROGRAMS has been extended. Continue to follow the […]