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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
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 46-11 Prior Authorization Process - Residential Treatment and Treatment Foster Care Bulletins Behavioral Health Services
08/18/2023 Maternal and Infant Health Engagement Survey for MO HealthNet Providers Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
08/01/2023 46-09 Rate Increase - Private Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility Bulletins Behavioral Health Services
07/25/2023 46-08 Rate Increase - Residential Treatment and Treatment Foster Care Bulletins Behavioral Health Services
07/21/2023 Preventive health care services are covered for adults and children who have MO HealthNet benefits Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
07/21/2023 46-06 Covid-19 Vaccine Administration Procedures Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
07/07/2023 Automatic Refill FAQs Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
07/06/2023 Provider Forms Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
06/28/2023 45-46 Applied Behavioral Analysis: Precertification Limits Bulletins Behavioral Health Services
06/22/2023 Youth Suicide Prevention Provider Resources Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
06/12/2023 Diagnosis Requirements for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services Hot Tips Behavioral Health Services
06/05/2023 Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative Provider Training Opportunities Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
06/05/2023 It's almost time for HealthHelp's Provider Satisfaction Survey Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers