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
Search the table below for Provider Bulletins, Hot Tips, and Newsletters. To get important updates via email, subscribe to MO HealthNet News.
| Date | Volume Number | Subject | Type | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 09/07/2023 | Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) | Hot Tips | Hospital | |
| 09/07/2023 | Reminder of Precertification Requirements for Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy Services | Hot Tips | Behavioral Health Services | |
| 09/07/2023 | Registered Behavior Technicians | Hot Tips | Behavioral Health Services | |
| 09/06/2023 | Vol. 46-16 | Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities' Responsibilities - Annual Attestation Statements | Bulletins | Behavioral Health Services |
| 09/05/2023 | Vol. 46-15 | Durable Medical Equipment Program | Bulletins | Durable Medical Equipment |
| 09/01/2023 | New Provider Manual for All MO HealthNet Providers | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 08/30/2023 | Vol. 46-14 | Personal Care School-Based Services | Bulletins | Personal Care, School-Based IEP Direct Services Cost Settlement |
| 08/29/2023 | Morphine Milligram Equivalent (MME) Factor Update for Hydromorphone, Methadone, and Tramadol | Hot Tips | Pharmacy | |
| 08/25/2023 | Vol. 46-13 | Provider Inquiries | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 08/24/2023 | Vol. 46-12 | Personal Care Updates | Bulletins | Personal Care |
| 08/18/2023 | Vol. 46-11 | Prior Authorization Process - Residential Treatment and Treatment Foster Care | Bulletins | Behavioral Health Services |
| 08/18/2023 | Maternal and Infant Health Engagement Survey for MO HealthNet Providers | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 08/09/2023 | Vol. 46-10 | Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Fee Schedule | Bulletins | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| 08/08/2023 | School/Athletic Physicals and Vaccines | Hot Tips | Physician | |
| 08/01/2023 | Vol. 46-09 | Rate Increase - Private Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility | Bulletins | Behavioral Health Services |
| 07/25/2023 | Vol. 46-08 | Rate Increase - Residential Treatment and Treatment Foster Care | Bulletins | Behavioral Health Services |
| 07/24/2023 | Vol. 46-07 | Private Duty Nursing for Children | Bulletins | Private Duty Nursing |
| 07/21/2023 | Perinatal SUD Services Map - Assistance Requested | Hot Tips | Physician | |
| 07/21/2023 | Vol. 46-06 | Covid-19 Vaccine Administration Procedures | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 07/21/2023 | Preventive health care services are covered for adults and children who have MO HealthNet benefits | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 07/17/2023 | Vol. 46-05 | Rate Update for DHSS-Authorized Home and Community-Based Services | Bulletins | Adult Day Care Waiver, Aged & Disabled Waiver, AIDS Waiver, Brain Injury Waiver, Independent Living Waiver, Medically Fragile Adult Waiver, Personal Care, Private Duty Nursing, Structured Family Caregiving Waiver |