MEMORANDUM

2015 Memorandums

IM-#72      07/14/15

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. BOX 2320
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI
TO:
ALL FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION OFFICES
FROM:
JULIE GIBSON, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
CLARIFICATION OF REFERRAL PROCESS FOR HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide clarification of the referral process for Home and Community Based Waiver Services (HCB) to the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Division of Senior and Disability Services (DSDS).

Income Maintenance memorandum IM- 25 Home and Community Based Services Referral Process and Form (IM-54A) Revisions, dated April 8, 2015 introduced the revised Home and Community Based Referral (IM-54A) form and referral process.

When to Send the IM-54A to DSDS

Send the IM-54A to DSDS, when the participant is:

Send the IM-54A to DSDS, when the individual is:

Do not send an IM-54A to DSDS, when the individual does not meet the HCB eligibility factors. Do not refer individuals who:

Self-Referral to DSDS

If contacted by a MHSD or MHNS participant determined ineligible for HCB by the FSD, who needs in-home services, advise the individual to request services directly from DSDS. Self-referrals for Home and Community Based Services to DSDS can be completed by calling 866-835-3505.

DSDS Reassessment

DSDS reassesses eligibility for HCB annually.  DSDS will notify FSD when an active HCB participant is found ineligible based on the new assessment. Upon receipt of the IM-54A indicating ineligibility for HCB waiver services, FSD will begin the process to end HCB coverage and explore eligibility for MHNS or MHSD.

NECESSARY ACTION:

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2015 Memorandums