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
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| Date | Volume Number | Subject | Type | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2020 | Backdating Provider Enrollment Applications | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 06/24/2020 | COVID-19: Co-Payment - Revised | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 06/10/2020 | Participant Liability (Balance Billing) | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 06/09/2020 | 42-42 | Optical | Bulletins | Optical |
| 06/03/2020 | COVID-19: Temporary Licensing for Dental Providers | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 05/28/2020 | COVID-19: COVID Testing and Specimen Collection Codes | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 05/21/2020 | COVID-19: Telehealth Services Covered Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 05/21/2020 | COVID-19: Radiology (Diagnosis Codes Added) - Revised | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 05/20/2020 | COVID-19: Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 05/15/2020 | COVID-19: Pharmacy Copayment Exemption Clarification | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 05/15/2020 | COVID-19: Home Health Program - Revised | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 05/14/2020 | COVID-19: Specimen Collection for Outpatient Services | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 05/11/2020 | COVID-19: DME - Signature Requirements | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 05/06/2020 | COVID-19: Pharmacy Copayment Exemption | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 04/29/2020 | COVID-19: Private Duty Nursing Services | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers |