1805.005.00 Resident of Missouri – DSS Manuals

IM-22 April 22, 2024 ; IM-95 September 21, 2021 ; IM-97 November 9, 2015 ; IM-125 December 31, 2013

42 CFR subsection 435.403 requires individuals to reside in the state where they are applying for benefits. The residence requirement is verified through self-attestation.

Note : College students who attend college in Missouri and intend to reside in Missouri while a student meet the Missouri residency requirement for MO HealthNet (MHN) eligibility.

Continuous Eligibility for Children (CEC) does not transfer from state to state. If a child who has continuous eligibility moves out of the state of Missouri, eligibility can be ended. Refer to 1805.070.00 Continuous Eligibility for Children .