The bill proposes an amendment to chapter 208 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri by adding a new section, 208.203, which outlines the eligibility verification process for MO HealthNet benefits. It mandates that the MO HealthNet division expedite the verification process for applicants to ensure they are not currently enrolled in any other state's Medicaid program or in a qualified health plan under the Affordable Care Act. Additionally, applicants relocating from states that do not cooperate may be required to provide a certificate of nonenrollment from their previous state. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that any applicant currently enrolled in a Medicaid program or health plan as described must terminate their enrollment before they can be approved for MO HealthNet benefits. The division is prohibited from approving the application until the termination of the other program or plan is effective. This amendment aims to streamline the application process for MO HealthNet and ensure that applicants are not receiving benefits from multiple sources simultaneously.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (5379H.01): 208.203