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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2024 | MO HealthNet Providers: Call Us For FREE! | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 10/01/2024 | Tirosint leaving MDRP 10.01.24 | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 10/01/2024 | 2024-3 | Provider Newsletter 4th Quarter 2024 | Newsletters | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 09/27/2024 | Notification of Pregnancy and Risk Assessment Webinars | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 09/26/2024 | 47-25 | Notification of Pregnancy and Risk Screening | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 09/26/2024 | MissouriBUYS Bid Opportunity | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 09/24/2024 | 47-24 | At-Home COVID-19 Test Coverage | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 09/09/2024 | New Healthy Moms Healthy Babies Resources for Participants and Providers | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 09/06/2024 | MO Maternal Health Action Network Opportunities | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 08/16/2024 | Free Teledentistry Training | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 08/16/2024 | Free Interprofessional Telehealth Training Program | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 08/15/2024 | MO HealthNet Provider Overview Guide | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 08/12/2024 | MMAC Provider Communications Portal | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 08/06/2024 | 47-01 | Rate Update For DHSS-Authorized Home And Community-Based Services | Bulletins | Medically Fragile Adult Waiver |
| 08/02/2024 | Provider Listening Sessions on Maternal and Child Health | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers |