HB 951 Summary

• Establishes eligibility criteria for MO HealthNet requiring Missouri residency, valid Social Security number, U.S. citizenship or qualified alien status, and pregnancy verification for pregnant women applicants, effective January 1, 2014

• Requires annual eligibility reviews of all MO HealthNet participants and mandates applicants submit required documentation per federal regulations at 42 CFR Section 435.907

• Expands MO HealthNet eligibility to include pregnant women, children under 19, CHIP-eligible children, and uninsured women using modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) calculations based on federal poverty level percentages

• Creates alternative minimum benefit package for non-medically frail adults ages 19-64 with household income at or below 100% of federal poverty level, while medically frail individuals receive full benefits

• Requires Department of Social Services to establish screening process with state health agencies to identify medically frail individuals and provide premium subsidies for employer-provided health plan enrollment