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
11/16/2023 Vol. 46-29 MO HealthNet Postpartum Benefits SPA Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
11/15/2023 It's almost time for HealthHelp's Provider Satisfaction Survey. Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
11/14/2023 Managed Care Plan Benefits for Maternal and Infant Health Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
11/14/2023 2023 Great American SmokeOut Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
11/08/2023 RSV Prophylaxis Update Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
11/08/2023 Vol. 46-28 Augmentative Communication Device (ACD) Training Bulletins Durable Medical Equipment
11/07/2023 Strategies for Engaging Individuals in Tobacco Use Disorder Treatment Hot Tips Behavioral Health Services
11/06/2023 Vol. 46-27 Annual Hospice Rate Change Bulletins Hospice
11/03/2023 Vol. 46-26 Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Speech Language Pathologist Assistants School-Based Services Bulletins School-Based IEP Direct Services Cost Settlement, Therapy
11/03/2023 Vol. 46-25 Physical Therapy Prescription Requirements for School-Based Services Bulletins School-Based IEP Direct Services Cost Settlement, Therapy
11/02/2023 Vol. 46-24 REVISED Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology Assistants Bulletins Therapy
11/01/2023 Vol. 46-23 Medicare Crossover Claims Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers, Medicaid/Medicare Claims
10/31/2023 Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Information for Providers Hot Tips Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
10/31/2023 CPAP Criteria Hot Tips Durable Medical Equipment
10/31/2023 Vol. 46-22 Home Health Electronic Visit Verification Bulletins Home Health
10/27/2023 Vol. 46-21 Physical Therapy Prescription Requirements Bulletins Therapy
10/19/2023 RSV Prophylaxis Hot Tips Pharmacy
10/13/2023 Optimizing MO's Managed Care Plan Benefits for Maternal and Infant Health November 13, 2023 Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
10/10/2023 Vol. 46-19 Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology Assistants Bulletins Therapy
10/10/2023 Vol. 46-20 ICD-10 Annual Updates Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
09/28/2023 Childhood Lead Testing Modernization Hot Tips Environmental Lead Assessment
09/26/2023 Vol. 46-18 MO HealthNet Postpartum Benefits Bulletins Physician
09/21/2023 Vol. 46-17 Prior Authorization Process - Residential Treatment and Treatment Foster Care Bulletins Behavioral Health Services
09/19/2023 Upcoming Relias Webinars Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
09/11/2023 Retroactive Authorization for Behavioral Health Residential and Treatment Foster Care Services Ending October 1, 2023 Hot Tips Behavioral Health Services