Missouri HB2468 modifies eligibility for public assistance benefits by requiring proof of citizenship or lawful presence.
Missouri HB2468 modifies eligibility for public assistance benefits by requiring applicants to provide documentary evidence of their citizenship or lawful presence in the United States. This applies to all state and local public benefits, including food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and medical assistance through MO HealthNet. The bill mandates that agencies administering public benefits cooperate with the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify an applicant's lawful presence.
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