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Supplemental Aid for the Blind is sponsored by Missouri Department of Social Services. The Supplemental Aid for the Blind program offers a monthly cash grant and MO HealthNet coverage to help blind persons in Missouri meet their basic needs.
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Blind and Visually Impaired Financial Assistance | mydss. mo. gov Blind and Visually Impaired Financial Assistance Blind and Visually Impaired Financial Assistance Supplemental Aid to the Blind The Supplemental Aid to the Blind program is administered alongside the Blind Pension Program.
It offers a monthly cash grant and healthcare coverage through the Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) program to eligible individuals to help them meet their basic needs. For more information about the monthly cash grant, refer to this eligibility chart .
Must be ineligible for Temporary Assistance, Vendor Care or Supplemental Nursing Care benefits (If found eligible for Supplemental Aid to the Blind, you cannot also receive Temporary Assistance, Vendor Care, or Supplemental Nursing Care) Be willing to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits Age 18 or older, unless living in a State Mental Hospital age requirement is 65 or older Provide Social Security Number (SSN) or apply for one Live in Missouri and a US citizen (or qualified non-citizen) Must not own resources over the limit for your household size (Refer to Appendix J for details) Meet specific blindness criteria Must not have a sighted spouse or parent who is able to support the participant Must not publicly solicit alms (asking for food or money) Must not give away or transfer property for the purpose of reducing resources to below the limit Meet income guidelines that income after allowable deductions is less than the SAB consolidated standard (Refer to Appendix J for details) The Blind Pension Program was established by Missouri statute in 1921.
The program provides a monthly cash grant and healthcare coverage through the Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) program to eligible individuals who do not qualify for Supplemental Aid to the Blind or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). For information about the monthly cash grant, refer to this eligibility chart .
Must be ineligible for Supplemental Aid for the Blind and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits (If found eligible for Blind Pension, you cannot also receive Temporary Assistance, Vendor Care, Supplemental Nursing Care, HCB, or SLMB2) Live in Missouri and a US citizen (or qualified non-citizen) Must be of good moral character and provide a Blind Pension Moral Character Form Must not own resources over the limit for your household size (Refer to Appendix J for details) Must not give away or transfer property for the purpose of reducing resources to below the limit Meet specific blindness criteria Must not have a sighted spouse who is able to support the participant (Refer to Appendix J for details) Must not publicly solicit alms (asking for food or money) Must not hold a valid driver's license Must not be a resident of a public or medical institution Note: Medical treatment for blindness may be required.
To apply for Supplemental Aid to the Blind or Blind Pension, you must either already have MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) healthcare coverage or apply. I already have MO HealthNet If you already have MO HealthNet coverage, you only need to complete and submit an addendum ( English | Españo l ). You can submit the addendum in one of these ways: Online: mydssupload.
mo. gov Mail: Family Support Division, P. O.
Box 2700, Jefferson City, MO 65102 In person: visit your local FSD Resource Center I need to apply for MO HealthNet If you do not have MO HealthNet, you must apply. Visit the Apply for Healthcare page to learn more and get started. If you have questions about your current Blind Pension or Supplemental Aid to the Blind cash grant, or you need help with your application or addendum, call the FSD Blind Service Center at 866-877-8155 .
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Missouri residents aged 18+ who are blind, meet U.S. citizenship/qualified non-citizen requirements, and fall below income and resource limits. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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