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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2024 | Provider Training Schedule Posted, January – March 2025 | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 12/17/2024 | Free Virtual Training on Substance Use Disorders in the Perinatal Period | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 12/09/2024 | MO HealthNet Provider Enrollment Electronic Signatures | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 12/09/2024 | 47-35 | Notification of Pregnancy | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 10/31/2024 | 47-32 | Doula Bulletin | Bulletins | Doula |
| 10/15/2024 | Notification of Pregnancy and Risk Screening Webinars | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 10/07/2024 | Free Virtual Training on Anxiety Disorders During Pregnancy and Postpartum | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 10/01/2024 | MO HealthNet Providers: Call Us For FREE! | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 10/01/2024 | Tirosint leaving MDRP 10.01.24 | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 10/01/2024 | 2024-3 | Provider Newsletter 4th Quarter 2024 | Newsletters | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 09/27/2024 | Notification of Pregnancy and Risk Assessment Webinars | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 09/26/2024 | 47-25 | Notification of Pregnancy and Risk Screening | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 09/26/2024 | MissouriBUYS Bid Opportunity | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 09/24/2024 | 47-24 | At-Home COVID-19 Test Coverage | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 09/09/2024 | New Healthy Moms Healthy Babies Resources for Participants and Providers | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers |