The Independent Living Waiver is similar to the Consumer-Directed State Plan Personal Care program, requiring the same eligibility criteria be met and offering additional personal assistance services beyond the limitations of the state plan. Additional services available include environmental accessibility adaptations, specialized medical equipment and supplies, financial management services, and case management. The Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Senior and Disability Services administers this program.
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| Date | Volume Number | Subject | Type | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 | 1915(c) DHSS HCBS Waivers | Hot Tips | Independent Living Waiver | |
| 10/10/2025 | Tobacco Prevention to Promote Health Equity | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 10/02/2025 | 48-18 | Sunset of Direct Care Pro Provider Bulletin | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 10/01/2025 | MO HealthNet Provider Newsletter - October 2025 | Newsletters | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 10/01/2025 | Autism Support Now ABA Panel Discussion | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 10/01/2025 | MO HealthNet Provider Webinars Scheduled October - December 2025 | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 09/30/2025 | Additional - 2025 Optimizing Benefits for Maternal and Infant Health Meetings | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 09/29/2025 | MHD Offers Office Hours for Notification of Pregnancy Billing | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 09/09/2025 | Suicide Safer Homes | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 08/28/2025 | Invitation to Comment: Rural Health Transformation Program | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 08/04/2025 | MO-CPAP Pediatric and Adolescent Depression Training and Office Hours | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 07/14/2025 | Lunch & Learn Reminder: July 16th, Notification of Pregnancy | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 07/09/2025 | 48-02 | Diagnosis Code Expansion | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 07/07/2025 | Provider Training Schedule Posted, July – September 2025 | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 07/01/2025 | 2025-3 | Provider Newsletter 3rd Quarter 2025 | Newsletters | All MO HealthNet Providers |