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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.

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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
09/21/2023 46-17 Prior Authorization Process - Residential Treatment and Treatment Foster Care Bulletins Behavioral Health Services
09/19/2023 Upcoming Relias Webinars Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
09/11/2023 Retroactive Authorization for Behavioral Health Residential and Treatment Foster Care Services Ending October 1, 2023 Hot Tips Behavioral Health Services
09/07/2023 Registered Behavior Technicians Hot Tips Behavioral Health Services
09/07/2023 Reminder of Precertification Requirements for Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy Services Hot Tips Behavioral Health Services
09/06/2023 46-16 Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities' Responsibilities - Annual Attestation Statements Bulletins Behavioral Health Services
09/01/2023 New Provider Manual for All MO HealthNet Providers Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
08/25/2023 46-13 Provider Inquiries Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
08/18/2023 46-11 Prior Authorization Process - Residential Treatment and Treatment Foster Care Bulletins Behavioral Health Services
08/18/2023 Maternal and Infant Health Engagement Survey for MO HealthNet Providers Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
08/01/2023 46-09 Rate Increase - Private Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility Bulletins Behavioral Health Services
07/25/2023 46-08 Rate Increase - Residential Treatment and Treatment Foster Care Bulletins Behavioral Health Services
07/21/2023 Preventive health care services are covered for adults and children who have MO HealthNet benefits Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
07/21/2023 46-06 Covid-19 Vaccine Administration Procedures Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
07/07/2023 Automatic Refill FAQs Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers