- TO:
- ALL COUNTY OFFICES
- FROM:
- JANEL R. LUCK, DIRECTOR
- SUBJECT:
- MANAGED CARE EXPANSION MEETINGS
DISCUSSION:
Missouri's Department of Social Services MO HealthNet Division (MHD) is having a series of four open meetings to discuss the potential expansion of managed care in the southeast and southwest regions of Missouri. An overview of the potential expansion will be provided, followed by a public comment period.
The counties that may be included in this potential expansion are:
| Barry | Barton | Christian | Dade |
| Dallas | Douglas | Greene | Hickory |
| Howell | Jaspe | Lawrence | McDonald |
| Newton | Oregon | Ozark | Shannon |
| Stone | Taney | Texas | Webster |
| Wright |
The meetings are scheduled as follows:
November 10, 2008
- 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Department of Conservation Nature Center
4600 S. Chrisman
Springfield, Missouri
- 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
November 11, 2008
- 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Joplin Board of Realtors
712 S. Florida
Joplin, Missouri - 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Branson Rec Plex, Community Room A
1500 Branson Hills Parkway
Branson, Missouri
- 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
November 12, 2008
- 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
West Plains Civic Center, Dogwood 1 Room
110 St. Louis Street
West Plains, Missouri
- 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Individuals who wish to offer comments must register with MHD in advance (no later than November 6, 2008) in one of the following ways:
- E-mail: Ask.MHD@dss.mo.gov
- Telephone: (573) 751-6922
- Fax: (573) 751-6564
Individuals with questions about the meetings may contact MHD in one of the ways noted above.
Information regarding the open meetings is available on the Internet at MHD's Calendar of Events, located at http://dss.mo.gov/mhd/global/pages/calendar.htm.
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
- Refer individuals with questions about the meetings to MHD.
