MO HB955

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 provide all required information and documentation per federal regulations 42 CFR Section 435.

Expands MO HealthNet coverage to include pregnant women, children under age 19, CHIP-eligible children, uninsured women, and individuals aged 19-64 with income at or below 100% of federal poverty level.

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

Requires Department of Social Services to establish screening process with Department of Mental Health and Department of Health and Senior Services to identify medically frail individuals and provide premium subsidies for employer-provided health plan enrollment where cost-effective.