MO HB960

Establishes MO HealthNet eligibility requirements including 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 for all MO HealthNet participants and mandates applicants provide all required information and documentation necessary for eligibility determination.

Expands MO HealthNet coverage to include pregnant women, children under age 19, CHIP-eligible children, and uninsured women using income thresholds ranging from July 16, 1996 AFDC standards to 185 percent of federal poverty level.

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

Defines "medically frail" to include individuals with serious emotional disturbances, disabling mental disorders, substance use disorders, serious medical conditions, or physical/mental disabilities significantly impairing daily living activities, and requires screening process involving multiple state departments.