HB 1568 -- Medical Assistance for Persons Employed with
Disabilities

Sponsor:  Kuessner

This bill requires the Department of Social Services to determine
the eligibility of an employed disabled person requesting medical
assistance whose family income is less than 250% of the federal
poverty level.  The bill:

(1)  Requires an applicant to work at least 40 hours per month;

(2)  Specifies that spousal assets up to $100,000 and half of the
marital assets will not be included in determining eligibility;

(3)  Specifies that independent living development accounts,
retirement accounts, Keogh and pension plans, medical expense
accounts, and family development accounts will not be considered
assets in determining eligibility.  Independent living accounts
can be considered an asset when an individual reaches 65 years of
age;

(4)  Specifies that an individual whose income is greater than
150% of the federal poverty level will pay a premium between 4%
and 7% of his or her income depending on the individual's income;

(5)  Specifies that the Family Support Division may exclude the
income or resources of the parents of a person younger than 18
years of age when determining the person's eligibility for
permanent and total disability;

(6)  Specifies that the Division of Medical Services will
establish the definitions and criteria for comprehensive day
rehabilitation service facilities, benefit limitations, and
payment mechanisms;

(7)  Specifies that the department will conduct projects for
non-emergency, physician-prescribed transportation for pregnant
women who are recipients of medical assistance in certain
counties selected by the Director of the Division of Medical
Services; and

(8)  Allows parents and guardians of uninsured children with an
income between 186% and 225% of the federal poverty level to pay
only a $5 co-payment.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:43 am