Mo. Code Regs. Ann. tit. 13, § 40-2.240
Medicaid Eligibility in General Relief Prior to Application
Effective Oct 25, 1987section 207.020, RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed Aug. 3, 1987, effective Oct. 25, 1987. *Original authority 1945, amended 1961, 1965, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1986Family Support Division
PURPOSE: This rule defines the limitations of Medicaid eligibility prior to application in General Relief cases.
- (1) In General Relief cases, Medicaid eligibility prior to the application month is limited to one (1) month prior to the application month.
- (2) The effective dates of prior month coverage can be no earlier than the first day of the month prior to the month of the application and can extend up to, but not include, the first day of the month of application.
- (3) Prior month eligibility is explored only when the claimant incurred unpaid medical expenses in the prior month.
AUTHORITY: section 207.020, RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed Aug. 3, 1987, effective Oct. 25, 1987. *Original authority 1945, amended 1961, 1965, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1986.