- TO:
- ALL COUNTY OFFICES
- FROM:
- ALYSON CAMPBELL, DIRECTOR
- SUBJECT:
- AFFORDABLE INSURANCE STANDARDS CHANGE FOR MO HEALTHNET FOR KIDS CHIP PREMIUM PROGRAM;
- MANUAL REVISION #7
0920.020.10.05
DISCUSSION:
Effective April 1, 2011, the affordability standard for CHIP Premium families is changed. Senate Bill 577 (2007) amended the affordability standard in Section 208.640 RSMo, basing the affordability standard upon a percentage of income for a family of three at 150%, 185%, or 225% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), depending upon the family's gross income. Effective April 1, 2011, families with income between 150% and 300% of the FPL with access to health insurance must meet the following affordability guidelines:
- 151% - 185% of the FPL (CHIP 73) = $69/month
- 186% - 225% of the FPL (CHIP 74) = $114/month
- 226% - 300% of the FPL (CHIP 75) = $174/month
Applications and Interim Changes
The affordability standards will be applied by the FAMIS system to any pending applications and case actions for April 1, 2011, and ongoing.
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Apply the new affordability standards for April 2011 and later.
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
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