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Medically necessary behavioral health services are available to MO HealthNet eligible individuals. Behavioral health services include outpatient facilities, psychiatry, psychology, and counseling services. For questions related to Behavioral Health Services, contact MHD.BehavioralHealth@dss.mo.gov.

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
01/06/2026 Providers: Schedule a Free Training Today to Learn More About MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
01/05/2026 Free Webinar: Part II of the Bipolar Disorder in the Perinatal Period Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
01/05/2026 Free Webinar: Radon, Lung Health, and Health Equity Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
01/02/2026 MO HealthNet January 2026 Newsletter: Important Changes for Providers Newsletters All MO HealthNet Providers
12/17/2025 48-36 Educational Requirements for Provisional Licensed Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Providers Bulletins Behavioral Health Services
12/09/2025 Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Lock-In Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
12/09/2025 SDOH Webinar Series: Radon, "SDOH Webinar Series: Radon, Lung Health and Health Equity" Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
12/08/2025 48-33 APR-DRG HIPAA X12 835 Remittance Advice Transactions Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
12/04/2025 Updated Precertification Forms for BH Services and ABA Hot Tips Behavioral Health Services
12/02/2025 MO HealthNet Education and Training – 1st Quarter Provider Training Schedule Now Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
11/24/2025 Updates to the MO HealthNet General Sections Manual Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
11/24/2025 New DSS Benefits Portal Webpage Now Available Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
11/18/2025 48-30 Implementation of Maximum Daily Limits for Drugs on Crossover Claims Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
11/14/2025 Spend Down Got Easier – Now It’s Faster! Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
10/27/2025 Reminder of Prior Authorization Process for Residential Treatment and Treatment Foster Care Hot Tips Behavioral Health Services