State of Missouri: Department Of Social Services: Rehabilitation Services For The Blind State Office

Address

615 Howerton Court
Jefferson City, MO 65102

(573) 751-4249

www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/rsb

AKA:

State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind

Description:

Department Of Social Services: Rehabilitation Services For The Blind State Office. Services include protection and advocacy for individuals with disabilities, pension benefits assistance, Medicare information/counseling, health insurance premium assistance, general relief, vocational rehabilitation, summer youth employment programs, supported employment, career counseling, eye care, Medicaid applications, Medicaid appeals/complaints, Medicare appeals/complaints, Medicare enrollment, and case/care management.

AKA
State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

February 19, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

615 Howerton Court
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Mailing

PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Contacts

Agency Contact

Primary Contact

(573) 751-4249

askrsb@dss.mo.gov

Phone Numbers

Main

(573) 751-4249

Fax

(573) 751-4984

Legal Status:

Governmental

Description

Case Management: Provides assessment of the clients needs and then initiates and monitors appropriate services as needed.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Call for Information

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Telephone for Service

Languages

English Only

Service Area

State of Missouri

Geography Served

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    Description

    Prevention of Blindness: Provides eye care assistance for medically and financially eligible applicants. Services may include eye examinations, comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, surgery, hospitalization, glasses, glaucoma medications and artificial eyes. Also, provides free public eye screenings and comprehensive eye care to eligible applicants.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

    Required Documents

    Call for Information

    Eligibility

    Persons who are blind or visually impaired

    Fees

    No Fees

    Intake Procedure

    Telephone for Service

    Languages

    English Only

    Service Area

    State of Missouri

    Geography Served

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      Description

      The Blind Pension program was established in 1921 and is financed entirely by state funds. This program provides assistance for blind persons who do not qualify under the Supplemental Aid to the Blind law and who are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits. Each eligible person receives a monthly cash grant of $541, as well as state funded medical assistance.

      Hours

      Mon-Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm

      Required Documents

      Call for Information

      Eligibility

      Call for Information

      Fees

      No Fees

      Intake Procedure

      Telephone For Service

      Languages

      English Only

      Service Area

      State of Missouri

      Geography Served

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        Description

        The purpose of the MO HealthNet program is to provide medical services to persons who meet certain eligibility requirements as determined by FSD. The goals of the MO HealthNet program are to promote good health, to prevent illness and premature death, to correct or limit disability, to treat illness, and to provide rehabilitation to persons with disabilities. Eligible persons receive a "MO HealthNet Identification Card" or a letter from the local FSD office. The Family Support Division (FSD) determines client eligibility for the MO HealthNet program: the MO HealthNet Division administers the MO HealthNet program including establishment of benefit coverage, rates, claims processing, and all other aspects of daily operations.

        Hours

        Mon-Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm

        Required Documents

        Call for Information

        Eligibility

        Call for Information

        Fees

        No Fees

        Intake Procedure

        Telephone For Service

        Languages

        English Only

        Service Area

        State of Missouri

        Geography Served

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          Description

          The purpose of the MO HealthNet program is to provide medical services to persons who meet certain eligibility requirements as determined by FSD. The goals of the MO HealthNet program are to promote good health, to prevent illness and premature death, to correct or limit disability, to treat illness, and to provide rehabilitation to persons with disabilities. Eligible persons receive a "MO HealthNet Identification Card" or a letter from the local FSD office. The Family Support Division (FSD) determines client eligibility for the MO HealthNet program: the MO HealthNet Division administers the MO HealthNet program including establishment of benefit coverage, rates, claims processing, and all other aspects of daily operations.

          Hours

          Mon-Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm

          Required Documents

          Call for Information

          Eligibility

          Call for Information

          Fees

          No Fees

          Intake Procedure

          Telephone For Service

          Languages

          English Only

          Service Area

          State of Missouri

          Geography Served

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            Description

            The purpose of the MO HealthNet program is to provide medical services to persons who meet certain eligibility requirements as determined by FSD. The goals of the MO HealthNet program are to promote good health, to prevent illness and premature death, to correct or limit disability, to treat illness, and to provide rehabilitation to persons with disabilities. Eligible persons receive a "MO HealthNet Identification Card" or a letter from the local FSD office. The Family Support Division (FSD) determines client eligibility for the MO HealthNet program: the MO HealthNet Division administers the MO HealthNet program including establishment of benefit coverage, rates, claims processing, and all other aspects of daily operations.

            Hours

            Mon-Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm

            Required Documents

            Call for Information

            Eligibility

            Call for Information

            Fees

            No Fees

            Intake Procedure

            Telephone For Service

            Languages

            English Only

            Service Area

            State of Missouri

            Geography Served

              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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              Description

              The purpose of the MO HealthNet program is to provide medical services to persons who meet certain eligibility requirements as determined by FSD. The goals of the MO HealthNet program are to promote good health, to prevent illness and premature death, to correct or limit disability, to treat illness, and to provide rehabilitation to persons with disabilities. Eligible persons receive a "MO HealthNet Identification Card" or a letter from the local FSD office. The Family Support Division (FSD) determines client eligibility for the MO HealthNet program: the MO HealthNet Division administers the MO HealthNet program including establishment of benefit coverage, rates, claims processing, and all other aspects of daily operations.

              Hours

              Mon-Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm

              Required Documents

              Call for Information

              Eligibility

              Call for Information

              Fees

              No Fees

              Intake Procedure

              Telephone For Service

              Languages

              English Only

              Service Area

              State of Missouri

              Geography Served

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                Description

                The purpose of the MO HealthNet program is to provide medical services to persons who meet certain eligibility requirements as determined by FSD. The goals of the MO HealthNet program are to promote good health, to prevent illness and premature death, to correct or limit disability, to treat illness, and to provide rehabilitation to persons with disabilities. Eligible persons receive a "MO HealthNet Identification Card" or a letter from the local FSD office. The Family Support Division (FSD) determines client eligibility for the MO HealthNet program: the MO HealthNet Division administers the MO HealthNet program including establishment of benefit coverage, rates, claims processing, and all other aspects of daily operations.

                Hours

                Mon-Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm

                Required Documents

                Call for Information

                Eligibility

                Call for Information

                Fees

                No Fees

                Intake Procedure

                Telephone For Service

                Languages

                English Only

                Service Area

                State of Missouri

                Geography Served

                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NS-8000.5000-560) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  Description

                  The purpose of the MO HealthNet program is to provide medical services to persons who meet certain eligibility requirements as determined by FSD. The goals of the MO HealthNet program are to promote good health, to prevent illness and premature death, to correct or limit disability, to treat illness, and to provide rehabilitation to persons with disabilities. Eligible persons receive a "MO HealthNet Identification Card" or a letter from the local FSD office. The Family Support Division (FSD) determines client eligibility for the MO HealthNet program: the MO HealthNet Division administers the MO HealthNet program including establishment of benefit coverage, rates, claims processing, and all other aspects of daily operations.

                  Hours

                  Mon-Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm

                  Required Documents

                  Call for Information

                  Eligibility

                  Call for Information

                  Fees

                  No Fees

                  Intake Procedure

                  Telephone For Service

                  Languages

                  English Only

                  Service Area

                  State of Missouri

                  Geography Served

                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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                    Description

                    The Blind Pension program was established in 1921 and is financed entirely by state funds. This program provides assistance for blind persons who do not qualify under the Supplemental Aid to the Blind law and who are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits. Each eligible person receives a monthly cash grant of $541, as well as state funded medical assistance.

                    Hours

                    Mon-Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm

                    Required Documents

                    Call for Information

                    Eligibility

                    Call for Information

                    Fees

                    No Fees

                    Intake Procedure

                    Telephone For Service

                    Languages

                    English Only

                    Service Area

                    State of Missouri

                    Geography Served

                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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                      Description

                      The Blind Pension program was established in 1921 and is financed entirely by state funds. This program provides assistance for blind persons who do not qualify under the Supplemental Aid to the Blind law and who are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits. Each eligible person receives a monthly cash grant of $541, as well as state funded medical assistance.

                      Hours

                      Mon-Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm

                      Required Documents

                      Call for Information

                      Eligibility

                      Call for Information

                      Fees

                      No Fees

                      Intake Procedure

                      Telephone For Service

                      Languages

                      English Only

                      Service Area

                      State of Missouri

                      Geography Served

                        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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                        Description

                        Vocational Rehabilitation Program: Provides assistance, such as post secondary education, job skills training, adaptive equipment, computer technology and job retention services for persons who are blind or visually impaired; Placement services available.

                        Hours

                        Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

                        Required Documents

                        Call for Information

                        Eligibility

                        Call for Information

                        Fees

                        No Fees

                        Intake Procedure

                        Telephone For Service

                        Languages

                        English Only

                        Service Area

                        State of Missouri

                        Geography Served

                          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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