MO HealthNet News

MO HealthNet Coverage Ending for Some Services

Effective July 1, 2026, MO HealthNet will stop paying for acupuncture, chiropractic and physical therapy services under the Complementary Health and Alternative to Chronic Pain Management program. After June 30, 2026, MO HealthNet will not pay for these visits.

Also effective July 1, 2026, MO HealthNet will stop paying for chiropractic services. After June 30, 2026, MO HealthNet will not pay for any visits to a licensed chiropractor. 

This change applies to all MO HealthNet participants statewide. If you have questions, contact MO HealthNet Constituent Services 800-392-2161

 

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Date Volume Number Subject Type Program
07/02/2026 Coding Dental Extractions (D7210 and D7140) Hot Tips Dental
06/30/2026 Vol. 48-69 Upcoming Changes to the MO HealthNet Fee Schedule Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
06/30/2026 Vol. 48-68 Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Program Wheelchair Diagnosis Documentation Requirements for Nursing Home Participants Bulletins Durable Medical Equipment
06/26/2026 Mandatory RBT Credential, 90-day Grace Period, and Billing Compliance for ABA Hot Tips Behavioral Health Services, Nursing Home
06/25/2026 MO HealthNet Coverage Ending for Some Services Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
06/25/2026 Vol. 48-67 Personal Care Provider Manual Update Bulletins Personal Care
06/25/2026 Scaling and Root Planning Services Hot Tips Dental
06/24/2026 Crossover Claims and Hospice Care Hot Tips Medicaid/Medicare Claims
06/17/2026 Vol. 48-66 All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Group (APR DRG) Bulletins Hospital
06/11/2026 Vol. 48-65 Complementary Health and Alternative to Chronic Pain Management Bulletins
06/11/2026 Vol. 48-64 Chiropractic Bulletin Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
06/10/2026 Topical Fluoride Treatment Hot Tips Dental
06/08/2026 Vol. 48-63 Intermittent Urinary Catheter with Hydrophilic Coating Coverage in the Durable Medical Equipment Program Bulletins Durable Medical Equipment
06/08/2026 Navigating the Miles How to Bill for Ground Ambulance Mileage Hot Tips Ambulance
06/08/2026 Questions about Becoming a MO HealthNet (Medicaid) Provider? Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
06/05/2026 Updated MO HealthNet Provider Training Schedule Now Available Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
06/03/2026 Structured Family Caregiving Waiver Required Daily Documentation Reminder Hot Tips Structured Family Caregiving Waiver
05/28/2026 Applied Behavior Analysis Billing Tip: Getting 24j and Signatures Right Hot Tips Behavioral Health Services
05/27/2026 Mass Adjustment of Claims for Services Requiring Electronic Visit Verification Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/26/2026 How Providers Can Escalate Unresolved Managed Care Inquiries Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/19/2026 Report Suspected Medicaid Provider Fraud Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/18/2026 Ambulance Hot Tip Regarding Completed Trip Tickets Hot Tips Ambulance
05/18/2026 Vol. 48-62 Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) for Individuals Under Age 21 Bulletins Physician
05/18/2026 Vol. 48-61 Consultation Codes Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
05/18/2026 New Provider Directory Link Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers