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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

2023

2021

03.25.2021 - Public Notice regarding the submission of the Medically Fragile Adult Waiver LOC amendment

2020

11.19.2020 - Public Notice regarding the renewal of the Medically Fragile Adult Waiver application
05.14.2020 - Public Notice regarding the Medically Fragile Adult Waiver Amendment

MO HealthNet News

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Date Volume Number Subject Type Program
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
05/11/2020 COVID-19: DME - Signature Requirements Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/06/2020 COVID-19: Pharmacy Copayment Exemption Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
04/29/2020 COVID-19: Private Duty Nursing Services Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers