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
01/29/2020 Vol. 42-26 2020 Health Behavior Assessment and Intervention Bulletins Primary Care Health Home
01/27/2020 Vol. 42-25 2020 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
01/07/2020 Laboratory Panel Codes Hot Tips Laboratory, Physician
01/03/2020 Provider Resources for Bereavement Training Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
01/02/2020 Vol. 42-24 Chiropractic Medicine Bulletins Physician
01/01/2020 Medicare Beneficiary Identification Number (MBI) Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
12/23/2019 Vol. 42-23 Treat No Transport Services Bulletins Ambulance
12/13/2019 Pharmacy Help Desk Menu Changes Hot Tips Pharmacy
12/11/2019 Vol. 42-22 Free Standing Birth Center Bulletins Physician
12/02/2019 Find Treatment for Substance Abuse and Mental Illness Hot Tips Behavioral Health Services
11/26/2019 Department of Health and Senior Services Lung Injury Outbreak Information Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
10/16/2019 Updated MO HealthNet Behavioral Health/ABA Provider Bulletin Hot Tips Behavioral Health Services
10/16/2019 Missouri Telehealth Network Show-ME Echo Incentive Programs Hot Tips Physician
10/16/2019 Vol. 42-21 Hospice Bulletins Hospice
10/15/2019 Vol. 42-04 Updated Rate Increase for Behavioral Health Services Bulletins Behavioral Health Services
10/01/2019 Vol. 42-20 ICD-10 Annual Update Eff Oct 2019 Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
09/26/2019 MO HealthNet Providers and Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Hot Tips Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
09/24/2019 Social Security Number Removal Initiative Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
08/27/2019 Vol. 42-19 Durable Medical Equipment Program Changes Bulletins Durable Medical Equipment
08/23/2019 Vol. 42-18 Independent Rural Health Clinic Reimbursement Bulletins Rural Health Clinic
08/13/2019 Vol. 42-17 School-Based IEP and First Steps Individualized Family Support Plan Therapy Bulletins School-Based IEP Direct Services Cost Settlement, Therapy
08/07/2019 Vol. 42-16 Rehabilitation Center Services Rate Update Bulletins Rehabilitation Centers
08/07/2019 Vol. 42-15 Optical Program Rate Update Bulletins Optical
08/06/2019 Vol. 42-14 Durable Medical Equipment Bulletins Durable Medical Equipment
08/02/2019 Vol. 42-13 Home and Community Based Waiver Bulletins Personal Care, AIDS Waiver, Adult Day Care Waiver, Aged & Disabled Waiver, Brain Injury Waiver, Community Support Waiver, Developmental Disabilities Waiver, Independent Living Waiver, Medically Fragile Adult Waiver, MO Children with Developmental Disabilities Waiver