Eligible

A person who:

• is 63 years of age or older; and
• has a monthly income at or below the current limit ($1,178 as of Jan 1, 2009);
• needs the level of care that would be provided in a nursing facility;
• has been authorized by Senior Services for homemaker chore or respite care services;
• meets the other eligibility requirements as outlined under "MO HealthNet for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled". A special provision applies to married couples when one spouse wants HCB services and the other spouse does not want HCB services and does not live in a nursing facility. This provision allows for protection of a portion of the couple's assets for the spouse who does not want HCB services. (See "Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment")