- TO:
- ALL COUNTY OFFICES
- FROM:
- ALYSON CAMPBELL, DIRECTOR
- SUBJECT:
- INCREASE IN PERSONAL NEEDS AND EXPENSE ALLOWANCE FOR VENDOR AND SUPPLEMENTAL NURSING CARE (SNC) CASES
- MANUAL REVISION #46
0415.005.05
0615.010.00
0815.030.10.05
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this memorandum is to inform staff of the increase in the MO HealthNet Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) to $45 per month and clarify limited personal needs allowance to individuals in receipt of Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Effective January 1, 2014, the MO HealthNet Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) is increased to $45. A mass adjustment to FAMIS Vendor and SNC cases will be completed the weekend of December 7, 2013 with the Cost of Living Adjustments.
With the exception of cases with an individual receiving SSI payments, FAMIS Vendor and SNC eligibility determinations for January 2014 and ongoing will use the new $45 PNA and will use the previous PNA of $40 for December 2013 and prior quarter months.
NOTE: Code of Federal Regulations 20 CFR 416.414, caps income at $30 per month for individual and $60 per month for a couple when institutionalized in a facility where a substantial part (more than 50%) of the cost of their care is paid by State plan under title XIX.
Income Maintenance Manual section 0815.030.10.05 Personal Needs Allowance has been updated to clarify that personal needs allowance for institutionalized participants receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is limited to $30 a month.
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
- Begin using $45 PNA effective January 1, 2014, with the exception of SSI recipients.
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