MO HealthNet News

MO HealthNet Coverage Ending for Some Services

Effective July 1, 2026, MO HealthNet will stop paying for acupuncture, chiropractic and physical therapy services under the Complementary Health and Alternative to Chronic Pain Management program. After June 30, 2026, MO HealthNet will not pay for these visits.

Also effective July 1, 2026, MO HealthNet will stop paying for chiropractic services. After June 30, 2026, MO HealthNet will not pay for any visits to a licensed chiropractor. 

This change applies to all MO HealthNet participants statewide. If you have questions, contact MO HealthNet Constituent Services 800-392-2161

 

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Date Volume Number Subject Type Program
07/11/2023 Vol. 46-04 School-Based IEP Direct Services Bulletins Personal Care, School-Based IEP Direct Services Cost Settlement
07/07/2023 Automatic Refill FAQs Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
07/06/2023 Provider Forms Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
07/06/2023 Pharmacy Provider Alert List of Manufacturers Newly Excluded from Coverage (Effective 7-1-2023) Revised Hot Tips Pharmacy
07/01/2023 Vol. 46-02 Pharmacy Program Reimbursement Bulletins Pharmacy
06/30/2023 Vol. 46-01 Annual Outpatient Hospital Simplified Fee Schedule Rate Update Bulletins Hospital
06/30/2023 Vol. 46-03 Automatic Refill Program Bulletins Pharmacy
06/28/2023 Vol. 45-46 Applied Behavioral Analysis: Precertification Limits Bulletins Behavioral Health Services
06/22/2023 Continuous Glucose Monitors Policy Update and Webinar on Proper CGM Use Hot Tips Durable Medical Equipment, Pharmacy
06/22/2023 Youth Suicide Prevention Provider Resources Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
06/14/2023 Vol. 45-45 Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Program Bulletins Durable Medical Equipment
06/12/2023 Diagnosis Requirements for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services Hot Tips Behavioral Health Services
06/05/2023 Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative Provider Training Opportunities Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
06/05/2023 It's almost time for HealthHelp's Provider Satisfaction Survey Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/25/2023 Home and Community Based Services Miscellaneous Payment Hot Tips Personal Care
05/22/2023 Vol. 45-44 Urological Supplies - Billing Update Bulletins Durable Medical Equipment
05/18/2023 MO HealthNet Case Management for Pregnant Women Hot Tips Physician
05/16/2023 National Maternal Mental Health Hotline Hot Tips Physician
05/16/2023 Telemedicine after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/15/2023 New Resources for Asthma Awareness Month and Beyond Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/15/2023 Free Child-Parent Psychotherapy Learning Collaborative Opportunity Hot Tips Behavioral Health Services
05/15/2023 COVID-19: Registered Behavior Technician Extension Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/04/2023 Vol. 45-43 Precertification Update for School Based Behavioral Health Services Bulletins Behavioral Health Services, School-Based IEP Direct Services Cost Settlement, School-Based IEP Specialized Transportation Services
05/04/2023 Evidence-Based Nicotine Treatment Strategies Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/04/2023 Comprehensive Community Support Billing Tips - Residential Treatment and Treatment Foster Care Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers