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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2023 | 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 | 46-06 | Covid-19 Vaccine Administration Procedures | Bulletins | 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 | |
| 07/17/2023 | 46-05 | Rate Update for DHSS-Authorized Home and Community-Based Services | Bulletins | Medically Fragile Adult Waiver |
| 07/07/2023 | Automatic Refill FAQs | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers |