MO HB953

Establishes MO HealthNet eligibility requirements effective January 1, 2014, 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 of all MO HealthNet participants and mandates that applicants submit all required information and documentation per federal regulations 42 CFR Section 435.907.

Expands eligibility to include pregnant women, children under age 19, CHIP-eligible children, and uninsured women, with income standards based on federal poverty levels (133-185%) converted to modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) equivalent standards.

Creates alternative MO HealthNet coverage for adults aged 19-64 with household income at or below 100% of federal poverty level who are not otherwise eligible, excluding medically frail individuals who receive full benefits.

Requires the Department of Social Services to establish a screening process with the Department of Mental Health and Department of Health and Senior Services to identify medically frail individuals and to submit necessary state plan amendments and waivers to federal authorities for implementation.