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MO SB582

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2014

Primary Sponsor

Scott Rupp

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases asset limit for single persons to qualify for MO HealthNet benefits from $1,000 to $5,000
  • Increases asset limit for married couples living together to qualify for MO HealthNet benefits from $2,000 to $10,000
  • Maintains exception that temporary assistance for needy families claimants are not subject to asset limits
  • Applies to individuals determining eligibility for public assistance and medical assistance benefits under Missouri law
  • Excludes certain resources from asset calculation including homes, funeral contracts, burial lots, and life insurance policies up to $1,500

Legislative Description

Changes the asset limits to qualify for MO HealtNet benefits to $5,000 for a single person and $10,000 for a married couple

Last Action

SCS Voted Do Pass S Veterans' Affairs and Health Committee (4548S.02C)

3/27/2014

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs and Health1/16/2014

Full Bill Text

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