MEMORANDUM

2015 Memorandums

IM-#15      02/19/15

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. BOX 2320
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI
TO:
ALL FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION OFFICES
FROM:
ALYSON CAMPBELL, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
UPDATE OF 1619 THRESHOLD AMOUNT
MANUAL REVISION #9
0850.005.20

DISCUSSION:

The threshold amount established by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to determine eligibility under Section 1619 of the Social Security Act has increased to $2972.00 monthly, effective January 1, 2015.

The threshold amount is used by the Family Support Division to identify Medicaid eligibility under Section 1619(B) of the Social Security Act in FAMIS.  When determining continued MO HealthNet eligibility under Section 1619(B) of the Social Security Act, there is no income limit for participants granted SSA 1619 status.

NECESSARY ACTION:

AC/VB


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