Missouri Revised Statutes Title XL. Additional Executive Departments § 630.640. Costs of benefits may be paid by department--recovery

1. If a client receiving services under this chapter is ineligible for public assistance benefits from any source, or such benefits are inadequate to meet the costs of such services, his monthly costs may be paid or supplemented out of funds appropriated for that purpose to the department.

2. If payments for the support and maintenance of the client are made from funds appropriated to the department, the department shall charge the client or those responsible for his support under this chapter for his support and maintenance pursuant to sections 630.205 to 630.215.