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The DD Comprehensive Waiver is designed to support individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability to live more independently in their homes and communities. This waiver includes a variety of services that promote community living and integration, including a self-directed option and traditional agency-based service models. The Department of Mental Health, Division of Developmental Disabilities administers this program.

 Public Notice

2023

07.14.2023 - Public Notice regarding rate methodology and increase in unduplicated number of participants
01.27.2023 - Public Notice regarding the submission of amendments to add the health assessment and coordination waiver service for the Comprehensive Waiver

2022

08.25.2022 - Public Notice regarding the submission of amendments to add enhanced Value Based Payments for the Comprehensive Waiver
04.21.2022 - Public Notice regarding the submission of amendments to add the health assessment and coordination waiver service for the Comprehensive Waiver

2020

12.10.2020 - Public Notice regarding the Comprehensive and Community Support Waiver renewal applications, the Missouri Children with Developmental Disabilities and Partnership for Hope Waiver amendment applications to align with the renewals
09.23.2020 - Public Notice regarding submission of Comprehensive, Community Support, Partnership for Hope, Missouri Children with Developmental Disabilities Waiver Amendments
03.03.2020 - Public Notice regarding the submission of Comprehensive, Community Support, Missouri Children and Developmental Disabilities and Partnership for Hope Waiver Amendments

 Waiver Documents

 Provider Manual

 Education & Training

 Forms

 Resources

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
01/06/2026 Providers: Schedule a Free Training Today to Learn More About MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
01/05/2026 Free Webinar: Part II of the Bipolar Disorder in the Perinatal Period Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
01/05/2026 Free Webinar: Radon, Lung Health, and Health Equity Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
01/02/2026 MO HealthNet January 2026 Newsletter: Important Changes for Providers Newsletters All MO HealthNet Providers
12/09/2025 Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Lock-In Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
12/09/2025 SDOH Webinar Series: Radon, "SDOH Webinar Series: Radon, Lung Health and Health Equity" Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
12/08/2025 48-33 APR-DRG HIPAA X12 835 Remittance Advice Transactions Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
12/02/2025 MO HealthNet Education and Training – 1st Quarter Provider Training Schedule Now Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
11/24/2025 New DSS Benefits Portal Webpage Now Available Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
11/24/2025 Updates to the MO HealthNet General Sections Manual Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
11/18/2025 48-30 Implementation of Maximum Daily Limits for Drugs on Crossover Claims Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
11/14/2025 Spend Down Got Easier – Now It’s Faster! Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
10/24/2025 48-22 Billing ICD-10 Diagnosis & Procedure Codes Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
10/23/2025 Telemedicine Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
10/10/2025 Tobacco Prevention to Promote Health Equity Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers

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