You should not rely on Google LawServer is for purposes of information only and is no substitute for legal advice. 1. Revised Statutes of Missouri, Missouri law . In addition, some applications and/or services may not work as expected when translated. Retroactive payments are also issued for any months subsequent to the month in which the request for application occurred for which the participant does not receive a regularly processed check by entering a Worker Initiated Budget Calculation (WIBCA). A participant eligible for BP will receive payment from the actual date of application, in a pro rata amount. By selecting a language from the Google Translate menu, the user accepts the legal implications of any misinterpretations or differences in the translation. %PDF-1.4 No person shall be entitled to receive a pension except upon a scientific vision test as determined by the department of social services and supported by a certificate of an ophthalmologist, a physician skilled in disease of the eye, or an optometrist, designated or approved by the department of social services to make such examination. 3/27/23, Last day to reserve your hotel room for State Convention. Missouri Department of Social Services is an equal opportunity employer/program. Blind pensions, eligibility requirements termination of payments for failure to submit to vision test change of address, notice to department. 1971 H.B. TDD/TTY: 800-735-2966, Relay Missouri: 711, Support Investigating Crimes Against Children, Make an Online Payment to Claims & Restitution, Child Care Provider Business Information Solution, Information for Residential Care Facilities & Child Placing Agencies, Online Invoicing for Residential Treatment & Children's Treatment Services, Resources for Professionals & Stakeholders, Mailing Free Matter for Blind or Visually Impaired, National Federation of the Blind of Missouri. is found ineligible to receive federal Supplemental Security Income benefits. 1. Blind Pension Referral Tip Sheet 2023 Background . H\U TUGPD8}q 286, A.L. To find a location near you, go to dss.mo.gov/dss_map/. The case identification number MCB Office Contact. stream ? % The Blind Pension program was established by Missouri statute in 1921. Posted on June 14, 2022 June 14, 2022 by . 1955 p. 696, A.L. This program provides assistance for blind persons who do not qualify under the Supplemental Aid to the Blind law and who are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits. You must meet MO's definition of blindness, and not be . When you apply for MO HealthNet, we will also check to see if you can get help through: NOTE: There is no separate application process for these programs. 1 0 obj << /S /D >> endobj 2 0 obj << /Nums [ 0 1 0 R ] >> endobj 3 0 obj << /Type /Pages /Kids [ 8 0 R ] /Count 1 >> endobj 4 0 obj << /CreationDate (D:20051216171337Z) /ModDate (D:20051216112341-06'00') /Producer (Acrobat Distiller 5.0 \(Windows\)) /Author (kuster - crabtree) /Creator (PScript5.dll Version 5.2.2) /Title (SOCIAL SERVICES Family Support Division Blind Pension Fund and Rehabil\ itation Services for the Blind) /Subject (2005-93-13-11-01) >> endobj 7 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 3 0 R /Metadata 23 0 R /PageLabels 2 0 R >> endobj 8 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 3 0 R /Resources 9 0 R /Contents 15 0 R /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /CropBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Rotate 0 >> endobj 9 0 obj << /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text /ImageB ] /Font << /TT2 11 0 R /TT4 14 0 R >> /XObject << /Im1 19 0 R >> /ExtGState << /GS1 20 0 R >> /ColorSpace << /Cs6 13 0 R >> >> endobj 10 0 obj << /Type /FontDescriptor /Ascent 891 /CapHeight 0 /Descent -216 /Flags 34 /FontBBox [ -558 -307 2000 1026 ] /FontName /MBHLGB+TimesNewRoman,Bold /ItalicAngle 0 /StemV 133 /FontFile2 16 0 R >> endobj 11 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /TrueType /FirstChar 32 /LastChar 118 /Widths [ 250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 333 250 0 500 0 500 500 0 500 0 0 0 500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 722 0 0 722 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 944 722 0 0 0 722 556 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 556 444 556 444 0 500 0 278 0 0 0 833 0 500 556 0 444 389 333 556 500 ] /Encoding /WinAnsiEncoding /BaseFont /MBHLGB+TimesNewRoman,Bold /FontDescriptor 10 0 R >> endobj 12 0 obj << /Type /FontDescriptor /Ascent 891 /CapHeight 0 /Descent -216 /Flags 34 /FontBBox [ -568 -307 2000 1007 ] /FontName /MBHLIC+TimesNewRoman /ItalicAngle 0 /StemV 94 /FontFile2 17 0 R >> endobj 13 0 obj [ /ICCBased 18 0 R ] endobj 14 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /TrueType /FirstChar 32 /LastChar 150 /Widths [ 250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 722 667 667 722 611 556 0 0 333 0 0 611 889 0 722 556 0 667 556 0 0 722 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 444 500 444 500 444 333 0 500 278 0 500 278 778 500 500 500 0 333 389 278 500 500 0 0 500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 ] /Encoding /WinAnsiEncoding /BaseFont /MBHLIC+TimesNewRoman /FontDescriptor 12 0 R >> endobj 15 0 obj << /Length 615 /Filter /FlateDecode >> stream 1 Contact Us Complete a referral form online or call 1-800-592-6004 We will reach out to you within 2 weeks to set up an appointment to meet 2 Meet With Us We will come meet with you to talk about your individual needs and options for services 3 Apply If we find that you are eligible for services, we will help you complete an application 1947 V. II p. 326, A.L. This supplement does NOT meet the requirements of an application. The review forms can be sent to any FSD office. A. The department of social services shall notify eligible blind persons with valid drivers licenses that they shall surrender such licenses within sixty days of approval for a blind pension. It is financed entirely by state Neither the State of Missouri nor its employees accept liability for any inaccuracies or errors in the translation or liability for any loss, damage, or other problem, including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from or in connection with use of the Google Translate Service. NOTE The inquiry may be a lead as the individual's eligibility status may have changed 800-392-0210, Missouri Department of Social Services is an equal opportunity employer/program. As Google's translation is an automated service it may display interpretations that are an approximation of the website's original content. Develop leads per SI 00601.030 - SI 00601.040 . Read Section 13 CSR 40-13.015 - Eligibility for Blind Pension, Mo. The Blind Pension (BP) and Supplemental Aid to the Blind (SAB) programs were created to provide blind/visually impaired Missouri residents age 18 or older with a reasonable subsistence compatible with decency and health. The participant was ineligible for the entire month based on an eligibility factor such as resources exceeding the statutory maximum. Effective July 1, 2018, the payment for Blind Pension (BP) grants is $750.00 per month. Blind Pension payments are due and payable on the tenth day of each month and payments are for the current month (see Missouri State Regulation 40-2.150). 4, A.L. If the individual The applicant for or recipient of a blind pension shall inform the department of any change of address or other contact information and any other change of circumstances that may impact the applicant or recipients eligibility for a blind pension within ten days of the change. To find a location near you, go to dss.mo.gov/dss_map/. If you are approved, you will receive a MO HealthNet Identification Card and information explaining the type of services and coverage you have. Every person who is eligible for a blind pension under sections 209.010 to 209.160 shall be entitled to receive a monthly pension in an amount established by appropriations made by the general assembly for that purpose but not less than three hundred forty dollars; except that pensions to the blind as provided herein shall not be payable to a blind person unless such person has been declared ineligible to receive aid under the federal supplemental security income program, nor shall pensions to the blind as provided herein be payable to any person who is receiving general relief assistance. 209.040. KC00830.175, http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0500815050KC. A social service is any service (other than medical) which is intended to assist a As Google's translation is an automated service it may display interpretations that are an approximation of the website's original content. 0505.070.00 Social Security Number; 0510.000.00 Payment and Amount of Blind Pension. TDD/TTY: 800-735-2966, Relay Missouri: 711, Support Investigating Crimes Against Children, Make an Online Payment to Claims & Restitution, Child Care Provider Business Information Solution, Information for Residential Care Facilities & Child Placing Agencies, Online Invoicing for Residential Treatment & Children's Treatment Services, Resources for Professionals & Stakeholders, Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program Descriptions chart. Cmo solicitar MO HealthNET (Missouri Medicaid). endstream endobj 16 0 obj << /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 18653 /Length1 35400 >> stream Supplemental Aid to the Blind Missouri SI Thank you for completing your Aged, Blind, and Disabled Supplement for your MO HealthNet application. TDD/TTY: 800-735-2966, Relay Missouri: 711, Checking or Savings - including online accounts, such as Ally or Chime, Mobile payment accounts - including (but not limited to) Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, and Zelle. A person is "blind" for purposes of qualifying for a blind pension under this section if his or her vision cannot be corrected to better than five two-hundredths, in the better eye, or if his or her visual field is less than or equal to five degrees as tested with five millimeter target on perimeter in the better eye, for a period that lasted or is expected to last at least twelve months. 1976 S.B. 1975 S.B. 1947 V. I p. 421, A.L. Do not issue retroactive payments to participants for any month during which the participant was not eligible to receive benefits. You may submit any supporting documents in one of these ways: If you have questions about your pending application, or the information you submitted, call the Family Support Division Customer Service Center at 855-373-4636.. Glossary. If you need translation services, call 1-855-373-4636 and ask for a translator. Missouri State Employees Charitable Campaign. employer/program. #.S{;[Fyd. The State of Missouri has no control over the nature, content, and availability of the service, and accordingly, cannot guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of the translation. NOTE: If you would like to get financial support through Supplemental Aid for the Blind or Blind Pension, you will need to apply for MO HealthNet. For assistance call 1-855-373-4636 effective August 28, 2018, has no sighted spouse whose income is equal to or more than 500% of the Federal Poverty Level; is determined to be totally blind as defined by law (up to 5/200 or visual field of less than 5 degrees in the better eye); effective August 28, 2018, does not have a valid driver license in any state or territory; effective August 28, 2018, may not operate a motor vehicle; is found to be ineligible for Supplemental Aid to the Blind; is willing to have a medical treatment or an operation to cure their blindness, unless they are 75 years old or older; is not a resident of a public, private, or endowed institution except a public medical institution; and. Upon receipt of a relinquished license under this subdivision, the department of revenue shall, if requested by the person, issue a nondrivers license card compliant with the provisions of chapter 302 at no charge to the person. You will be notified when we have completed your application. In order to continue to be eligible to receive a pension under the provisions of this section, a person shall present to the department of social services every fifth year after the initial vision test, or sooner at the request of the department if the department has reason to believe the person is not eligible for a blind pension, a new certificate of an ophthalmologist, a physician skilled in disease of the eye, or an optometrist, designated or approved by the department to make a scientific vision test that such person continues to meet the requirements of this section. 0510.005.00 BP Claimant Dies Before Receipt of Check; 0515.000.00 Medical Benefits. Revised Statutes of Missouri, Missouri law . 1945 p. 1351, A.L. Missouri Legislature, all rights reserved. To remove added assets (or blank fields added in error), click the (-) button. 1967 p. 328, A.L. 1983 H.B. 5453 Chippewa Street St. Louis, MO 63109 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. comparable to that of an individual who does not have such a handicap or disadvantage State Printing Center. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Any cash (other than remuneration for sheltered employment and incentive payments)