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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
03/02/2015 Securing and Protection of Health Information Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
02/25/2015 37-13 2015 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
02/02/2015 Influenza Vaccines Updates for Vaccines for Children Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
01/26/2015 Additional Services Available through the MO Tobacco Quitline Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
01/20/2015 Provider Manuals Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
01/05/2015 Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
12/29/2014 Give Us Your Suggestions! Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
12/22/2014 Participant Eligibility Training Tool Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
12/15/2014 Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
11/10/2014 Resources to Verify MO HealthNet Eligibility Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
11/03/2014 Non-Covered vs. Non-Allowable Services Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
10/27/2014 WebEx Meetings Conducted by Provider Education and Training Unit Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
10/20/2014 Scheduled Webinars for Listed Claim Types Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
10/16/2014 Participant Lock-In Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
10/14/2014 Non-QMB, Medicare Part C Plan Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers