MEMORANDUM

2009 Memorandums

IM-#88      12/23/09

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. BOX 2320
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI
TO:
ALL COUNTY OFFICES
FROM:
ALYSON CAMPBELL, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
NEW NI CODE IN FAMIS FOR BUDGETING NURSING HOME INSURANCE INCOME
MO HEALTHNET FOR THE AGED, BLIND AND DISABLED MANUAL REVISION #36
0805.015.30
FAMILY HEALTHCARE MANUAL REVISION #37
0905.012.60.05
FOOD STAMP MANUAL REVISION #38
1115.010.00
TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE MANUAL REVISION #39
0210.015.05

DISCUSSION:

Effective immediately, income source NI – Nursing Home Insurance for income type UI-Unearned Income is added to FAMIS. Individuals who have a Nursing Home Insurance Policy may receive daily payments for services such as home health aides, adult day care, assisted living facilities and nursing home care.  This income is paid to the institutionalized individual, community spouse, or other beneficiary.  The unearned income is included for MO HealthNet, Food Stamps, Temporary Assistance, and Child Care programs.

FAMIS ENTRY:

Enter nursing home insurance income as income type UI – Unearned Income and source code NI – Nursing Home insurance on the Income (FMX0) screen in FAMIS.

The FAMIS INCOME CODE CHART  has been updated to include this income.

Income Maintenance Manual sections 0210.015.05, 0805.015.30, 0905.012.60.05 and Food Stamp Manual section 1115.010.00 have been updated to include this information.

NECESSARY ACTION:

KE/JM/AR


2009 Memorandums