1810.020.20.20 Eligibility for 18-Year-Olds – DSS Manuals
IM-88 June 27, 2022 ; IM-55 August 10, 2018 ; IM-155 December 1, 2017
When a child reaches age 18, but before attaining age 19 , and can be reasonably expected to complete their education in one of the following: a secondary school, an equivalent vocational training or a technical training, they may remain eligible under MO HealthNet for Families (MHF).
If a child reaches age 18 and is completing their education:
their coverage may remain at MHF
parents/caretaker relatives in the household receiving MHF may continue to receive MHF while the 18-year-old child is completing their education
If a child reaches age 18 and is NOT attending secondary school:
their coverage must change to MHK
parents/caretaker relatives in the household receiving MHF may no longer be eligible if there are no other children in the home An ex parte review must be completed for the parent/caretaker relative if they are no longer eligible for MHF.
Student status is verified by self-attestation unless questionable. If the student status is questionable, the School Verification Report (IM-10) may be used. A school official should complete and sign the IM-10.