MEMORANDUM

2017 Memorandums

IM-#20; 2/23/17

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION
PO BOX 2320
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI
TO:
ALL FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION OFFICES
FROM:
PATRICK LUEBBERING, ACTING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
REVISION OF THE VISUAL DISABILITY EXAMINATION REPORT (IM-68)
FORMS MANUAL REVISION #1 

DISCUSSION:

The Visual Disability Examination Report (IM-68) was revised to clarify visual eligibility criteria for Blind Pension (BP) or Supplemental Aid to the Blind (SAB) must be met in both eyes, and to allow the State Ophthalmologist to capture the visual field results on the form.

Effective immediately, use form IM-68 with a revision date of 01/2017 for visual examinations and re-examinations for BP, SAB, or MO HealthNet for the Aged, Blind, Disabled (MHABD) under Blind criteria.

NECESSARY ACTION:

ATTACHMENTS:

PL/mah


2017 Memorandums