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The MO HealthNet Division (MHD) is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. The virus has been named "SARS-CoV-2" and the disease it causes has been named "coronavirus disease 2019" (abbreviated "COVID-19").
MO HealthNet participants who are pregnant women may elect to have a tubal ligation ("elective sterilization") and this is a covered service. During this event, if a participant's elective sterilization procedure is rescheduled, MO HealthNet will ensure coverage of the surgery at the later date.
This Hot Tip also applies to providers that are contracted with the Managed Care Organizations.