Durable Medical Equipment

Upcoming Self-Measured Blood Pressure (SMBP) Monitoring Webinar

Upcoming Self-Measured Blood Pressure (SMBP) Monitoring Webinar

The MO HealthNet Division (MHD) is hosting a one-hour webinar to educate prescribers and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) providers about the Self-Measured Blood Pressure (SMBP) Monitoring coverage effective for dates of service on or after February 1, 2025. These services are covered when prescribed by a physician or a health care professional with prescribing authority.

Pediatric and Primary Care Providers: New Process for Prescribing Specialized Formulas

Pediatric and Primary Care Providers: New Process for Prescribing Specialized Formulas

Effective July 1, 2026, the MO HealthNet Division (MHD) is now the primary payer for medically necessary specialized infant formulas (such as elemental, amino-acid based, or metabolic formulas). Previously, these were handled by Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. WIC will now only pay for standard formulas or act as a temporary safety net.