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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
12/28/2023 Prior Authorization for Your Patient’s Medications Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
12/20/2023 New Missouri Tobacco Quitline Services in 2024 Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
12/20/2023 MO HealthNet making the following changes to the Preferred Drug Listing for Insulin Agents Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
11/20/2023 Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) Audit Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
11/15/2023 It's almost time for HealthHelp's Provider Satisfaction Survey. Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
11/14/2023 2023 Great American SmokeOut Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
10/13/2023 Optimizing MO's Managed Care Plan Benefits for Maternal and Infant Health November 13, 2023 Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
10/10/2023 46-20 ICD-10 Annual Updates Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
09/19/2023 Upcoming Relias Webinars Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
09/01/2023 New Provider Manual for All MO HealthNet Providers Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
08/25/2023 46-13 Provider Inquiries Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
08/18/2023 Maternal and Infant Health Engagement Survey for MO HealthNet Providers Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
07/21/2023 Preventive health care services are covered for adults and children who have MO HealthNet benefits Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
07/21/2023 46-06 Covid-19 Vaccine Administration Procedures Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
07/17/2023 46-05 Rate Update for DHSS-Authorized Home and Community-Based Services Bulletins Independent Living Waiver