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The MO HealthNet Division covers the cost of optical services for eligible participants. Optical services include but are not limited to eye exams, office visits, treatment, prosthetic eyes, eyeglasses, and Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT)/Healthy Children and Youth (HCY) optical screens and services. 

To obtain pre-certification, enrolled providers can contact the MO HealthNet Medical Pre-Certification Unit at 1-800-392-8030, Option 2, or use CyberAccess, a web tool that automates this process for MO HealthNet providers. To become a CyberAccess user, contact the help desk at 888-581-9797 or 573-632-9797, or email cyberaccesshelpdesk@conduent.com.

MO HealthNet News

The table below provides general information and updates that are relevant to this program page, as well as all MO HealthNet providers. To find information for all other MO HealthNet programs, or to search by date, program or keyword, visit the MO HealthNet News page. If you would like to receive updates in your inbox, subscribe to MO HealthNet News!

Date Volume Number Subject Type Program
03/27/2023 COVID-19: Radiology - Chest CT Scans Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
03/27/2023 COVID-19: DME: Multi-Function Ventilator Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
03/27/2023 COVID-19: DME: Delivery Slip Signature Requirement Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
03/27/2023 COVID-19: DME: Prescription Signature Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
03/27/2023 COVID-19: Testing and Specimen Collection Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
03/03/2023 Bright Futures Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
03/02/2023 How to File a Claim with MHD as the Tertiary Payer Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
02/27/2023 The 2022 - 2023 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) season is winding down Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
02/16/2023 Participant Annual Review Date Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
02/09/2023 45-37 2023 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPS) Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
01/26/2023 Annual Reviews Coming: Partners & Providers: Help Spread the Word! Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
01/23/2023 2023 Relias Training Schedule Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
01/10/2023 Provider Communications Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Update Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
01/05/2023 45-35 Non-emergency Medical Transportation Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
12/29/2022 Care Management in Managed Care Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers