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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
06/05/2023 It's almost time for HealthHelp's Provider Satisfaction Survey Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/16/2023 Telemedicine after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/15/2023 COVID-19: Registered Behavior Technician Extension Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/15/2023 New Resources for Asthma Awareness Month and Beyond Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/04/2023 Evidence-Based Nicotine Treatment Strategies Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/04/2023 Comprehensive Community Support Billing Tips - Residential Treatment and Treatment Foster Care Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/01/2023 Third Party Liability Contact Information Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
04/28/2023 Electronic Visit Verification E-Learning Course Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
03/27/2023 COVID-19 Vaccines Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
03/27/2023 COVID-19: 1135 Waiver for Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
03/27/2023 COVID-19: Home Health Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
03/27/2023 COVID-19: COVID-19 Testing and Specimen Collection Reimbursement Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
03/27/2023 COVID-19: Registered Behavior Technician Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
03/27/2023 COVID-19: Certificate of Medical Necessity Form (CMN) Signature Requirement Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
03/27/2023 COVID-19: Radiology - Chest CT Scans Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers