H.J.Res.188

Missouri HJR188 proposes a constitutional amendment to repeal and replace MO HealthNet eligibility standards.

Missouri HJR188 proposes a constitutional amendment to repeal Section 36(c) of Article IV of the Missouri Constitution and adopt a new section relating to MO HealthNet. The amendment would remove specific enrollment and eligibility standards, allowing the General Assembly to determine eligibility requirements consistent with federal law. The Department of Social Services and the MO HealthNet Division would need to submit necessary state plan amendments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by March 1, 2021.