Bill > HB2675

This bill modifies the provisions for blind pensions in Missouri. The key changes are: 1. It defines "blind" for the purpose of qualifying for a blind pension as having vision of 5/200 or less in the better eye, or a visual field of 5 degrees or less, for at least 12 months. 2. It changes the requirement for recipients to undergo a vision test and provide a new certificate every 5 years to every 7 years, with an exception for those deemed to have no usable vision. 3. It establishes a monthly pension amount of at least $340, unless the recipient is eligible for federal Supplemental Security Income or receiving general relief assistance. 4. It requires the Department of Social Services to submit a projected estimate of the monthly pension payment to the General Assembly annually, and outlines the formula for calculating any changes to the pension amount.

Health and Social Services

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2675&year=2024&code=R