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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.

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
07/29/2020 COVID-19: Sterilization Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) - Revised Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
07/27/2020 COVID-19: Registered Behavior Technician - Update Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
07/23/2020 Insurance Report Form (TPL-4) Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
07/22/2020 Medicaid and CHIP Provider Relief Fund for Medical, Dental, and Long-Term Services and Support Services Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
06/24/2020 Backdating Provider Enrollment Applications Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
06/24/2020 COVID-19: Co-Payment - Revised Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
06/10/2020 Participant Liability (Balance Billing) Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
06/03/2020 COVID-19: Temporary Licensing for Dental Providers Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/28/2020 COVID-19: COVID Testing and Specimen Collection Codes Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/21/2020 COVID-19: Radiology (Diagnosis Codes Added) - Revised Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/21/2020 COVID-19: Telehealth Services Covered Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/20/2020 COVID-19: Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/15/2020 COVID-19: Pharmacy Copayment Exemption Clarification Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/15/2020 COVID-19: Home Health Program - Revised Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/14/2020 COVID-19: Specimen Collection for Outpatient Services Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers