MO HB900

Establishes baseline eligibility requirements for MO HealthNet including Missouri residency, valid Social Security number, U.S. citizenship or qualified alien status, and pregnancy verification for pregnant women applicants.

Requires annual eligibility reviews for all MO HealthNet participants effective January 1, 2014, and mandates applicants provide all required information and documentation for eligibility determination.

Expands eligibility to cover families, pregnant women, children under age 19, CHIP-eligible children, and uninsured women using income standards based on federal poverty levels (ranging from 100% to 185% depending on eligibility category).

Creates alternative minimum benefit package for non-medically frail adults aged 19-64 with household income at or below 100% of federal poverty level who are not otherwise eligible for mandatory MO HealthNet coverage.

Requires screening process to identify medically frail individuals (those with serious mental health conditions, substance use disorders, serious medical conditions, or disabilities) who receive full MO HealthNet coverage instead of limited benefits.