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MO SB42
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Maria Chappelle-Nadal
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AI Summary
- Increases medical assistance resource limits from $1,000 to $2,500 for single individuals and from $2,000 to $5,000 for married couples living together
- Directs the Department of Social Services director to apply for a waiver amendment within 30 days of August 28, 2011 to extend medical assistance benefits under home and community-based waivers to persons with incomes up to 300% of the federal poverty level
- Maintains existing rules for disregarding medical treatment costs, burial lots, life insurance policies of $1,500 or less, and irrevocable prearranged funeral or burial contracts when determining eligibility
- Preserves provisions regarding resource transfers at less than fair market value, with penalties of 24 months for transfers of $12,000 or less and 60 months for transfers exceeding $12,000
- Requires rules and regulations promulgated under this authority to comply with section 536.024
Legislative Description
Increases resource limits for medical assistance eligibility
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families Committee
1/12/2011
Committee Referrals
Health, Mental Health, Seniors And Families1/12/2011
Full Bill Text
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