Mo. Rev. Stat. § 660.690: Protection against spousal impoverishment and premature placement in institutional care, determination of eligibility for Medicaid and medical assistance benefits.

In order to protect the community spouse of an individual living in a residential care facility or assisted living facility, as defined in section 198.006, from impoverishment and to prevent premature placement in a more expensive, more restrictive environment, the family support division shall comply with the provisions of subsection 6 of section 208.010 when determining the eligibility for benefits pursuant to section 208.030.