On Saturday, March 21 the office of Missouri Governor Michael Parson published a press release around new protection for Missouri’s most vulnerable citizens and workers impacted by COVID-19.
Governor Parson grants flexibility for the Missouri Department of Social Services to provide reassurance and clarity regarding services to our state’s most vulnerable population. This temporary relief includes:
- Missouri Medicaid-MO HealthNet coverage extensions and relaxed requirement for prescription refills
- Food Stamp/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements waived
- Child Care Subsidy Program benefits and renewal extensions
- Family Support Division waivers for Food Stamp adverse actions, interviews and certification period extension
The release also addresses financial relief for Missouri families, including:
- Missouri income tax return filing deadline extended to July 15
- Income tax payments for individuals and corporate income returns extended to July 15, also includes estimated tax payments for 2020
- Automatic extensions granted for expiring drivers licenses and motor vehicle registrations in March and April
Read more details in Governor Parson’s press release.
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