Missouri HB1821 creates automatic enrollment in the supplemental nutrition assistance program for certain MO HealthNet participants.

Missouri HB1821 amends the state's statutes to automatically enroll certain MO HealthNet participants in the supplemental nutrition assistance program. This automatic enrollment applies to individuals who pay a spenddown to become or remain eligible for MO HealthNet benefits. The Department of Social Services is tasked with determining the procedures for this automatic enrollment and seeking necessary waivers or state plan amendments from the United States Department of Agriculture. The bill also allows the department to promulgate rules to implement these provisions.

Missouri HB1821 creates automatic enrollment in the supplemental nutrition assistance program for certain MO HealthNet participants.

Missouri HB1821 amends the state's statutes to automatically enroll certain MO HealthNet participants in the supplemental nutrition assistance program. This automatic enrollment applies to individuals who pay a spenddown to become or remain eligible for MO HealthNet benefits. The Department of Social Services is tasked with determining the procedures for this automatic enrollment and seeking necessary waivers or state plan amendments from the United States Department of Agriculture. The bill also allows the department to promulgate rules to implement these provisions.