Vaping, Tobacco and Nicotine Treatment

It's not just a cigarette problem anymore. It is an addiction epidemic. There was a time when "smoking" only brought cigarette commercials to mind. Nowadays, vaping, nicotine, and tobacco products are everywhere. And it's not just adults who are affected by the growing number of these products-school-aged children and teenagers are vaping, smoking, and exploring all kinds of new harmful and addictive products.

Rate Increase

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has approved the MO HealthNet Division (MHD) state plan amendment for the July 1, 2022 provider rate increase. The claims processing system has been updated with the new maximum allowable reimbursement rates. MHD will reprocess claims paid for dates of service on or after July 1, 2022. However, MHD will not reprocess any claims billed with units that exceed the new daily maximum quantity. Providers will need to adjust any claims that require changes to quantity of units billed.

Launch of the MO HealthNet Division Show Me Healthy Kids (SMHK) Webpage

The MO HealthNet Division (MHD) launched a dedicated webpage for the Home State Health Show Me Healthy Kids (SMHK) managed care health plan. SMHK is a specialized health plan that provides integrated medical health, behavioral health, and care management services to children and youth in the care of the state, receiving adoption or guardianship subsidy assistance, or persons under age 26 formerly in foster care.

The Cuff Kit Project Information

The Missouri Hospital Association (MHA) and the Missouri Maternal-Child Learning and Action Network are pleased to announce funding from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services COVID-19 Statewide Health Disparities Initiative Grant to support The Cuff Kit™ Project through the Preeclampsia Foundation (PF). The Cuff Kit™ Project allows for distribution of blood pressure (BP) cuff kits to vulnerable maternal patients at high-risk for or diagnosed with blood pressure-related issues.