The Medically Fragile Adult Waiver offers services to individuals who have serious and complex medical needs and are no longer eligible for services under the Healthy Children and Youth program. To be eligible, an individual must be age 21 or older and assessed as requiring placement in an ICF/MR absent these services. The services available include attendant care, private duty nursing, and specialized medical supplies. The Department of Health and Senior Services, Bureau of Special Health Care Needs administers this program.
Public Notice
Waiver Documents
Provider Manual
Education & Training
Forms
- Provider Forms
- Provider Update Request
- Medically Fragile Adult Waiver Addendum to MMAC Provider Agreement for Home Health, Personal Care or Private Duty Nursing Services
- Medically Fragile Adult Waiver Provider Monitoring Log
- Medically Fragile Adult Waiver Private Duty Nursing Acceptance
Resources
MO HealthNet News
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| Date | Volume Number | Subject | Type | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/21/2025 | MO HealthNet Pharmacy and Medical Pre-Certification Helpdesk IVR | MO HealthNet Pharmacy and Medical Pre-Certification Helpdesk IVR | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 02/13/2025 | 47-33 | 2025 HCPCs | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 02/04/2025 | MO HealthNet Participant's with Third Party Liability Coverage | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 01/06/2025 | 47-40 | Drugs Carved Out of 340B Reimbursement | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 01/06/2025 | All MO HealthNet Providers Responsible for Updates | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 01/06/2025 | Syphilis: A Provider’s Guide to Treatment and Prevention | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 01/02/2025 | 2025-1 | Provider Newsletter 1st Quarter 2025 | Newsletters | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 12/30/2024 | Notice of Pregnancy and Risk Screening Update | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 12/27/2024 | Healthy Children and Youth Program Information | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 12/26/2024 | New Practical Guide on Advising Patients on Using 988 vs 911 | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 12/23/2024 | 47-39 | Notification of Pregnancy Revised | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 12/17/2024 | Free Virtual Training on Substance Use Disorders in the Perinatal Period | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 12/17/2024 | Provider Training Schedule Posted, January – March 2025 | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 12/09/2024 | 47-35 | Notification of Pregnancy | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 12/09/2024 | MO HealthNet Provider Enrollment Electronic Signatures | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers |