Memorandums and Practice Points

MO HealthNet Memos

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 […]

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IM-23 FAMILY MO HEALTHNET (MAGI) MANUAL UPDATE TO EXCLUDE INCOME FOR CERTAIN TAX DEPENDENTS

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: FAMILY MO HEALTHNET (MAGI) MANUAL UPDATE TO EXCLUDE INCOME FOR CERTAIN TAX DEPENDENTS MANUAL REVISION # 1805.030.20.10   DISCUSSION: MAGI Manual section 1805.030.20.10 Income Excluded Under MAGI is updated to reflect policy changes with Child Tax Dependent income and Qualifying Relative Dependent income. These two income types, based on IRS […]

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IM-22 MO HEALTHNET (MHN) POLICY UPDATES FOR CONTINUOUS ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILDREN (CEC)

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: MO HEALTHNET (MHN) POLICY UPDATES FOR CONTINUOUS ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILDREN (CEC) NON-MAGI MANUAL REVISION # 0405.000.00 0840.000.00 0430.010.00 0840.010.00 0805.000.00 0840.015.00 0805.020.00 0840.020.00 0810.010.00 0855.000.00 0810.010.05 0855.005.45 0815.030.20 1305.000.00 0815.070.00 1320.000.00 0825.000.00 1320.005.00 0825.010.00 1320.010.00 0825.040.00   MAGI MANUAL REVISION # 1805.070.00 1840.025.05 1805.000.05 1840.025.10 1805.005.00 1840.030.15 1810.030.10 1885.000.00 1840.020.00 […]

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IM-20 INTRODUCING EXPERIAN VERIFY FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)

FROM:  KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT:  INTRODUCING EXPERIAN VERIFY FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL REVISION # 0110.025.05 0110.060.00 0110.060.05 0110.060.10 0110.060.15 1102.005.05 1102.015.05 1802.030.00 1805.030.05   DISCUSSION: Starting April 2, 2024, Experian Verify is available through a partnership with the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to verify earned income information for SNAP-related case […]

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IM-19 RESTARTING CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP) PREMIUMS, MO HEALTHNET SPEND DOWN (MHSD) PAYMENTS, AND TICKET TO WORK HEALTH ASSURANCE (TWHA) PREMIUM PAYMENTS; CONTINUOUS ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILDREN

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: RESTARTING CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP) PREMIUMS, MO HEALTHNET SPEND DOWN (MHSD) PAYMENTS, AND TICKET TO WORK HEALTH ASSURANCE (TWHA) PREMIUM PAYMENTS; CONTINUOUS ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILDREN   DISCUSSION: In May, 2024, the “unwinding” period, as a result of the Public Health Emergency (PHE), will be over, and normal operations will […]

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IM-18 INTRODUCING THE NON-MAGI APPLICATION LETTER

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: INTRODUCING THE NON-MAGI APPLICATION LETTER FORM REVISION # IM-2NMA   DISCUSSION: A new letter, Non-MAGI Application Letter (IM-2NMA) was created to help Family Support Division (FSD) staff. The IM-2NMA will be mailed with an Aged, Blind, and Disabled Supplement (IM-1ABDS) and/or a Medical Review Team Packet (IM-61MRT). These forms will […]

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IM-14 2024 UPDATE OF POVERTY INCOME GUIDELINES FOR MAGI PROGRAMS

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: 2024 UPDATE OF POVERTY INCOME GUIDELINES FOR MAGI PROGRAMS MANUAL REVISION # 1805.030.20.10 APPENDIX A APPENDIX A (PE) APPENDIX B APPENDIX D APPENDIX E APPENDIX I FORM REVISION # IM-4PRM   DISCUSSION: Effective April 1, 2024, the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) income guidelines increase for all MAGI programs, including Presumptive […]

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IM-12 INCREASE IN AVERAGE PRIVATE PAY NURSING RATE FOR TRANSFER OF PROPERTY PENALTIES

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: INCREASE IN AVERAGE PRIVATE PAY NURSING RATE FOR TRANSFER OF PROPERTY PENALTIES MANUAL REVISION # APPENDIX J APPENDIX N   DISCUSSION: The average private pay nursing care rate increased to $7,536 per month effective April 1, 2024. For applications taken on or after April 1, 2024, use $7,536 to determine […]

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IM-11 NON-MAGI FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: NON-MAGI FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL REVISION # Appendix J Appendix K   DISCUSSION: Effective April 1, 2024, the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) income guidelines increase for the following programs: MO HealthNet Non-Spend Down (MHNS) MO HealthNet Spend Down (MHSD) Ticket to Work Health Assurance (TWHA) Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) […]

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IM-04 REVISION TO MO HEALTHNET (MHN) POLICY ALLOWING ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS TO MOVE FROM ONE MHN PROGRAM TO ANOTHER

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: REVISION TO MO HEALTHNET (MHN) POLICY ALLOWING ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS TO MOVE FROM ONE MHN PROGRAM TO ANOTHER MANUAL REVISION # 0840.010.00 0840.015.05 1890.000.00 1890.010.00 1890.010.10 1890.010.20   DISCUSSION: MHN policy is updated with requirements for active participants moving from one program to another when a change in circumstance occurs, or […]

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