Missouri HealthNet Eligibility for People with Disabilities

“Disability Definition for MO HealthNet for the Disabled (MHD)
The definition of disability for MO HealthNet is the same definition used to determine disability for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

The Social Security Act defines disability as:

• the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity (SGA) due to a physical or mental impairment(s) which:
• can be expected to result in death or
• has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months.
  SGA is the ability to be employed and earn over $1,180 per month (2018).”