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MO HB1156
Bill
Status
3/10/2015
Primary Sponsor
Sue Allen
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AI Summary
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Amends section 208.152, RSMo governing MO HealthNet (Medicaid) payments for eligible needy persons
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Excludes nursing home services for individuals with more than $500,000 in home equity from MO HealthNet coverage
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Maintains existing covered services including inpatient/outpatient hospital services, physician services, prescription drugs, mental health services, hospice care, and personal care services
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Continues provisions allowing nursing home bed reservation payments (up to 3 days) when residents are hospitalized, if the facility has 97% or higher occupancy
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Preserves requirements for the MO HealthNet division to report annually on provider reimbursement rates compared to Medicare rates
Legislative Description
Changes the laws regarding public assistance
Last Action
Referred: Children and Families(H)
5/15/2015