Optical

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
07/09/2026 49-02 Participant Non-Liability and Billing Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
07/08/2026 2026-3 MO HealthNet Provider Newsletter - July 2026 Newsletters All MO HealthNet Providers
07/08/2026 49-01 MORx Policy Regarding CMS GLP-1 Bridge Demonstration Program Copayments Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
07/06/2026 2026-2 Inside Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Newsletter Newsletters All MO HealthNet Providers
06/30/2026 48-69 Upcoming Changes to the MO HealthNet Fee Schedule Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
06/25/2026 MO HealthNet Coverage Ending for Some Services Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
06/11/2026 48-64 Chiropractic Bulletin Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
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
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 New Provider Directory Link Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/18/2026 48-61 Consultation Codes Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
05/12/2026 Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring Procedure Codes Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers