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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2018 | 41-25 | ICD-10 Annual Updates 2018 | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 10/12/2018 | 41-24 | Ordering Prescribing and Referring Provide Requirements | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 10/10/2018 | 41-22 | Provider Enrollment Requirement | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 10/05/2018 | 41-20 | Telehealth Telemedicine | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 09/24/2018 | Updated EBPT Invoice | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 09/17/2018 | 41-17 | Rate Update for Optical Services | Bulletins | Optical |
| 07/16/2018 | 41-06 | Primary Care Health Home | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 05/11/2018 | Participants with Other Insurance Coverage | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 02/02/2018 | 40-47 | Telehealth | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 01/30/2018 | 40-45 | 2018 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 10/26/2017 | 40-27 | Ordering Prescribing and Referring Provider Requirements | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 10/05/2017 | Reimbursement Issues – Pricing Inquiry Process | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 10/05/2017 | Immunizations for Dual Eligible Participants | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 10/04/2017 | 40-25 | ICD-10 Annual Updates 2017 | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 08/15/2017 | 40-18 | Providers Billing Pharmacy Claims | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |