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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2020 | Managed Care Enrollment Inquiries | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 12/23/2020 | 43-14 | Missouri Care Name Change to Healthy Blue | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 12/21/2020 | 43-13 | Revised COVID-19 Vaccine | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 11/10/2020 | Hot Tip Index | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 11/10/2020 | 43-11 | ICD-10 Annual Update | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 11/09/2020 | COVID-19: COVID Testing and Specimen Collection Codes - Updated | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 10/27/2020 | COVID-19: Vaccinator Enrollment Program Opens October 28 | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 10/08/2020 | 43-09 | HCY EPSDT Program | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 10/06/2020 | Safe Sleep Training | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 09/03/2020 | COVID-19: MEDICAID AND CHIP PROVIDER RELIEF FUND FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL AND LONG-TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS – Revised | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 09/01/2020 | COVID-19: Registered Behavior Technician - Update | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 08/11/2020 | 43-03 | Managed Care Member Lock-in | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 08/04/2020 | COVID-19: Asthma Management at School - COVID-19 Response | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 08/03/2020 | COVID-19: Additional Albuterol Inhalers as Preferred Products - Revised | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 07/31/2020 | COVID-19: Personal Care Program | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers |