IM-01 January 3, 2023; IM-51 May 18, 2017
Applicant self-attestation is accepted for all eligibility factors. Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements in addition to the requirements listed below under each specific category:
- They must be Missouri residents.
- They must not be receiving MO HealthNet under any other category
Exception: The Uninsured Women’s Health Services (UWHS/ME89) and Extended Women’s Health Services (EWHS/ME80) only provide limited coverage. An individual receiving coverage from any of these programs would be able to receive PE if they meet all other eligibility requirements.
- Household composition status will be determined based on the requirements for the individual PE program.
- Income calculations will be based on MAGI guidelines plus 5% of Federal Poverty Level disregard (see Appendix A – MAGI Income With 5% of FPL Included and CHIP Premium Amounts).
Note: Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment (BCCT) and Former Foster Care Youth (FFCY) do not use income calculations.