- TO:
- ALL FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION OFFICES
- FROM:
- ALYSON CAMPBELL, DIRECTOR
- SUBJECT:
- SURVIVING SPOUSE APPLYING FOR MO HEALTHNET ON BEHALF OF A DECEASED SPOUSE
- MANUAL REVISION #43:
0105.010.00;
0105.040.15;
0105.040.20
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this memorandum is to advise staff of a change in policy of who can apply on behalf of a deceased person for MO HealthNet benefits.
The following sections have been revised in the Application Processing Manual.
0105.010.00 SIGNING THE APPLICATION;
0105.040.15 Death after Application;and
0105.040.20 Application for Deceased Persons
Previous to this change the Family Support Division (FSD) required MO HealthNet applications submitted on behalf of participants who have died prior to the application filing date be completed and signed by the personal representative, administrator or executors of the deceased person’s estate. Effective immediately, the FSD will also accept applications from the surviving spouse of the deceased person as long as a valid court order has been obtained.
A valid court order must consist of:
- Refusal of Letters per RSMo 473.090; or
- Small Estate Affidavit per RSMo 473.097
If the validity of the court order is in question, submit the documentation with a Request for Interpretation of Policy (IM-14) form through supervisory channels to MO HealthNet Program and Policy at cole.mhnpolicy@dss.mo.gov.
NECESSARY ACTIONS:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
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