Section 660.690 Protection against spousal impoverishment and premature placement in institutional care, determination of eligibility for Medicaid and medical assistance benefits.

MO Rev Stat § 660.690 (2019) (N/A)
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Effective 28 Aug 2014

660.690. Protection against spousal impoverishment and premature placement in institutional care, determination of eligibility for Medicaid and medical assistance benefits. — In order to protect the community spouse of an individual living in a residential care facility or assisted living facility, as defined in section 198.006, from impoverishment and to prevent premature placement in a more expensive, more restrictive environment, the family support division shall comply with the provisions of subsection 6 of section 208.010 when determining the eligibility for benefits pursuant to section 208.030.

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(L. 2002 S.B. 810, A.L. 2014 H.B. 1299 Revision)