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MO SB287
Bill
Status
1/21/2015
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Silvey
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AI Summary
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Adds veterans, their spouses, and dependent children (including spouses and dependent children of deceased veterans) as a new eligible category for MO HealthNet benefits under Section 208.151
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Sets income eligibility for veterans and their families at 138% of the federal poverty level, converted to the MAGI equivalent net income standard
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Amends two sections of Missouri Revised Statutes (208.151 and 208.991) to incorporate the new veteran eligibility provisions
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Requires the Department of Social Services to submit necessary state plan amendments and waivers to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for implementation
Legislative Description
Allows veterans and their spouses and dependent children, as well as spouses and dependent children of deceased veterans, to be eligible for MO HealthNet benefits
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Veterans' Affairs and Health Committee
2/12/2015