IM-93 June 10, 2019; IM-78 June 28, 2002
MO HealthNet (MHN) applications are processed on an individual basis. When MHN applications are received, FSD explores all types of medical coverage for which the participant is eligible, and then approves the case for the best coverage for which the participant qualifies. All MHABD applications are reviewed for Non-Spend Down (MHNS), Spend Down (MHSD), Ticket to Work Health Assurance (TWHA), Home and Community Based Services (HCB), and Vendor eligibility. Participants can also request to apply for Medicare Cost Savings Programs: Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) and Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB 1/SLMB 2). Participants can also apply specifically for Blind Pension (BP), Supplemental Aid to the Blind (SAB), and Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC) cash benefits in addition to medical benefits.
In the event that a participant qualifies for multiple programs, all benefits will be approved or the participant will be contacted to choose which benefit they prefer if a choice is required.