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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
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
08/02/2024 Announcing the MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) Provider Enrollment Guide Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
07/30/2024 PDN Prior Authorization Adjustment Including Urgent or Emergency Situations Hot Tips Medically Fragile Adult Waiver
07/19/2024 New MO HealthNet Provider Resources Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers