The Medically Fragile Adult Waiver offers services to individuals who have serious and complex medical needs and are no longer eligible for services under the Healthy Children and Youth program. To be eligible, an individual must be age 21 or older and assessed as requiring placement in an ICF/MR absent these services. The services available include attendant care, private duty nursing, and specialized medical supplies. The Department of Health and Senior Services, Bureau of Special Health Care Needs administers this program.
Public Notice
Waiver Documents
Provider Manual
Education & Training
Forms
- Provider Forms
- Provider Update Request
- Medically Fragile Adult Waiver Addendum to MMAC Provider Agreement for Home Health, Personal Care or Private Duty Nursing Services
- Medically Fragile Adult Waiver Provider Monitoring Log
- Medically Fragile Adult Waiver Private Duty Nursing Acceptance
Resources
MO HealthNet News
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| Date | Volume Number | Subject | Type | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2024 | MMAC Provider Communications Portal | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 08/06/2024 | 47-01 | Rate Update For DHSS-Authorized Home And Community-Based Services | Bulletins | Medically Fragile Adult Waiver |
| 08/02/2024 | Provider Listening Sessions on Maternal and Child Health | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 08/02/2024 | Announcing the MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) Provider Enrollment Guide | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 07/30/2024 | PDN Prior Authorization Adjustment Including Urgent or Emergency Situations | Hot Tips | Medically Fragile Adult Waiver | |
| 07/19/2024 | New MO HealthNet Provider Resources | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 07/11/2024 | Private Duty Nursing OPR Requirement | Hot Tips | Medically Fragile Adult Waiver | |
| 07/08/2024 | Home Health Provider Notice | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 07/02/2024 | 47-01 | Rate Update For DHSS-Authorized Home And Community-Based Services | Bulletins | Medically Fragile Adult Waiver |
| 07/01/2024 | 2024-2 | Provider Newsletter 3rd Quarter 2024 | Newsletters | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 06/21/2024 | Missouri’s Master Plan on Aging Survey | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 06/18/2024 | MO HealthNet Community Connection | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 05/28/2024 | Optimizing MO's Managed Care Plan Benefits for Maternal & Infant Health – June 27 | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 05/06/2024 | 46-57 | Private Duty Nursing Multiple Agency Selection | Bulletins | Medically Fragile Adult Waiver |
| 04/30/2024 | MO Medicaid Audit & Compliance New Toll-Free Number | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers |