Effective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2024, doula services are available to all MO HealthNet (Medicaid) enrolled pregnant women as preventive services when recommended by a physician or other licensed practitioner of the healing arts. This includes prenatal, during delivery, and throughout the 12-month postpartum period. Doula services utilize trained community-based doulas with the aim of improving a range of maternal and infant health outcomes by enhancing the participants relevant knowledge and encouraging healthy behaviors.
MO HealthNet News
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| Date | Volume Number | Subject | Type | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2025 | Reporting Incurred Charges for Spend Down Made Easier for Providers and Participants | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 03/14/2025 | Preferred Diabetic Supplies | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 03/06/2025 | Cinvanti® will be non-preferred effective April 3, 2025 | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 02/28/2025 | 2025 Optimizing Benefits for Maternal and Infant Health Meetings | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 02/27/2025 | Drug Prior Authorization Request | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 02/27/2025 | Provider Training Schedule Posted, April - June 2025 | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 02/27/2025 | Heart Disease and Pregnancy | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 02/21/2025 | MO HealthNet Pharmacy and Medical Pre-Certification Helpdesk IVR | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 02/13/2025 | 47-33 | 2025 HCPCs | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 02/04/2025 | MO HealthNet Participants with Third Party Liability Coverage | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 01/21/2025 | New Comprehensive MO HealthNet Doula Guide | Hot Tips | Doula | |
| 01/06/2025 | Syphilis: A Provider’s Guide to Treatment and Prevention | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 01/06/2025 | 47-40 | Drugs Carved Out of 340B Reimbursement | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 01/06/2025 | All MO HealthNet Providers Responsible for Updates | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 01/02/2025 | 2025-1 | Provider Newsletter 1st Quarter 2025 | Newsletters | All MO HealthNet Providers |