040 Definition of Abandon-
ment of Residence PURPOSE: This rule defines when a recipi- ent of assistance becomes ineligible due to abandonment of Missouri residence. (1) When it is known that a recipient of pub- lic assistance or Blind Pension has left the state, the Family Support Division shall determine the reason for the absence and, if it is established that the recipient has aban- doned his/her Missouri residence, assistance will be discontinued. AUTHORITY: sections 207.022 and 660.017, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Nov. 4, 1954, effective Nov. 14, 1954. Amended: Filed Sept. 27, 2018, effective May 30, 2019. *Original authority: 207.022, RSMo 2014 and 660.017, RSMo 1993, amended 1995.