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Medically necessary behavioral health services are available to MO HealthNet eligible individuals. Behavioral health services include outpatient facilities, psychiatry, psychology, and counseling services. For questions related to Behavioral Health Services, contact MHD.BehavioralHealth@dss.mo.gov.

MO HealthNet News

The table below provides general information and updates that are relevant to this program page, as well as all MO HealthNet providers. To find information for all other MO HealthNet programs, or to search by date, program or keyword, visit the MO HealthNet News page. If you would like to receive updates in your inbox, subscribe to MO HealthNet News!

Date Volume Number Subject Type Program
05/22/2019 41-56 Enhanced Reimbursement Trauma EBP Bulletins Behavioral Health Services
04/26/2019 Third Party Vendor Requesting Drug Prior Authorization Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
04/18/2019 41-48 Precertification Changes for Behavioral Health Services Bulletins Behavioral Health Services
03/25/2019 41-45 New Complimentary Health and Alternative Therapies for Chronic Pain Management Bulletins Behavioral Health Services
02/15/2019 Reimbursement Issues - Pricing Inquiry Process Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
02/13/2019 41-40 2019 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
02/06/2019 Missouri Child Psychiatry Access Project Hot Tips Behavioral Health Services
01/31/2019 41-38 Telehealth Originating Site Reimbursement Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
01/30/2019 Clarification for Provider Bulletin Volume 41 Number 32, dated December 28, 2018 Hot Tips Behavioral Health Services
01/04/2019 41-34 LCSW LMSW LPC and PLPC Services Bulletins Behavioral Health Services
12/28/2018 41-32 2019 ABA CPT Code Changes Bulletins Behavioral Health Services
12/28/2018 41-33 LMFT and PLMFT Updates Bulletins Behavioral Health Services
12/28/2018 41-35 2019 Psychological Testing Code Changes Bulletins Behavioral Health Services
12/17/2018 NADAC Pricing Inquiries Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
12/13/2018 41-29 Medicare Crossover Claims Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers