Bill > HB1821

This bill creates a new provision in Missouri law that would automatically enroll individuals who pay a "spenddown" (a portion of medical expenses that must be paid before qualifying for Medicaid) in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, commonly known as food stamps). The Missouri Department of Social Services would be responsible for determining the procedures for this automatic enrollment and would need to seek necessary waivers or approvals from the United States Department of Agriculture to implement the program. The department is authorized to create rules to implement this provision, with the stipulation that any such rules must comply with existing state administrative rulemaking procedures. The bill specifies that if the state legislature's power to review or disapprove administrative rules is found unconstitutional, then the rulemaking authority and any rules created after August 28, 2026, would become invalid. This legislation aims to streamline access to nutritional assistance for low-income individuals who are already participating in the MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) program.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1821&year=2026&code=R