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The MO HealthNet Division covers the cost of optical services for eligible participants. Optical services include but are not limited to eye exams, office visits, treatment, prosthetic eyes, eyeglasses, and Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT)/Healthy Children and Youth (HCY) optical screens and services. 

To obtain pre-certification, enrolled providers can contact the MO HealthNet Medical Pre-Certification Unit at 1-800-392-8030, Option 2, or use CyberAccess, a web tool that automates this process for MO HealthNet providers. To become a CyberAccess user, contact the help desk at 888-581-9797 or 573-632-9797, or email cyberaccesshelpdesk@conduent.com.

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
11/10/2020 43-11 ICD-10 Annual Update Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
11/09/2020 COVID-19: COVID Testing and Specimen Collection Codes - Updated Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
10/27/2020 COVID-19: Vaccinator Enrollment Program Opens October 28 Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
10/08/2020 43-09 HCY EPSDT Program Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
10/06/2020 Safe Sleep Training Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
09/03/2020 COVID-19: MEDICAID AND CHIP PROVIDER RELIEF FUND FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL AND LONG-TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS – Revised Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
09/01/2020 COVID-19: Registered Behavior Technician - Update Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
08/11/2020 43-03 Managed Care Member Lock-in Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
08/04/2020 COVID-19: Asthma Management at School - COVID-19 Response Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
08/03/2020 COVID-19: Additional Albuterol Inhalers as Preferred Products - Revised Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
07/31/2020 COVID-19: Personal Care Program Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
07/29/2020 COVID-19: Sterilization Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) - Revised Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
07/27/2020 COVID-19: Registered Behavior Technician - Update Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
07/23/2020 Insurance Report Form (TPL-4) Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
07/22/2020 Medicaid and CHIP Provider Relief Fund for Medical, Dental, and Long-Term Services and Support Services Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers