MEMORANDUM

2017 Memorandums

IM-#050; 05/12/2017

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:
EDUCATOR EXPENSES FOR MAGI PROGRAMS
MANUAL REVISION #32 
1805.030.20.15

DISCUSSION:

This memorandum introduces policy clarification for allowing educator expenses as an income deduction under MAGI methodology for MO HealthNet for Families programs.

For an individual to receive the educator expense deduction, they must be an:

An eligible educator may claim up to $250 per tax year of qualified expenses. If married and both spouse are teachers, they may claim up to $500 per tax year of qualified expenses. Neither spouse can deduct more than their own expenses, up to $250 per tax year.

NECESSARY ACTION:

PL/kp


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