Provider Contacts for MO HealthNet

Review the Provider Information page and Frequently Asked Questions for information on the MO HealthNet Division (MHD).

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ProgramRoleContact Information
Behavioral Health ServicesAssists with questions related to MO HealthNet Behavioral Health services.MHD.BehavioralHealth@dss.mo.gov
Clinical ServicesResponsible for clinical policy development for MHD.  Review MO HealthNet Provider Manuals.MHD.ClinicalServices@dss.mo.gov

Cost Recovery/

Third Party Liability

Contact to report injuries sustained by MO HealthNet participants, for questions about the estate of a deceased participant, for problems obtaining a response from an insurance carrier, unusual situations concerning third party insurance coverage for MO HealthNet participants, and questions regarding the Health Insurance Premium Payment Program (HIPP).

TPL.Database@dss.mo.gov

(573) 751-2005

Education & TrainingInstructs providers on navigating MHD provider resources, proper billing methods and procedures for claim filing via eMOMED.

MHD.Education@dss.mo.gov

(573) 751-6683 

Electronic Visit VerificationSystem required for all Personal Care and Home Health Care services to document the delivery of these services under MHD.Ask.EVV@dss.mo.gov
ExceptionsReview Durable Medical Equipment (DME) or physical therapy requests not normally covered for MO HealthNet participants over the age of 21.

Fax Requests: (573) 522-3061 

(800) 392-8030

Institutional Reimbursement Unit (IRU)FQHC/IRHC reimbursements, responsible for the administration of state regulations, state plan amendments, and inquiries regarding reimbursement for these programs.

(573) 751-5663

IRU.NursingFacility@dss.mo.gov

Managed Care

Health Plans

Healthy Blue

Message the Team

(833) 388-1407

Managed Care

Health Plans

Home State Health

ManagedCareContracting@centene.com 

(855) 694-HOME (4663)

Managed Care

Health Plans

Show Me Healthy Kids

ManagedCareContracting@centene.com 

(877) 236-1020

Managed Care

Health Plans

United HealthCare

Missouri_PR_Team@uhc.com

(866) 292-0359

Managed Care

Liaisons  

Assists providers unable to resolve a Managed Care issue directly with the health plan. Complete a Managed Care Provider Resolution Support RequestMHD.MCCommunications@dss.mo.gov
Overpayments  Contact to address repayment of overpayment amounts because of an audit or investigation.MMAC.Financial@dss.mo.gov
Participant ServicesAssists participants with provider issues and questions regarding services, coverage, and unpaid bills. Managed Care participants should contact their health plan.

Ask.MHD@dss.mo.gov

(800) 392-2161

Pharmacy AdministrationThe Pharmacy Program manages reimbursement for outpatient, fee-for-service prescription drugs, over-the-counter products, and devices. Program and policy development are guided by best practices and evidence-based medicine. 

MHD.PharmacyAdmin@dss.mo.gov

(573) 751-6963, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pharmacy Pre-

Certification Help

Desk

Drug Prior Authorizations (PAs)

(800) 392-8030 option 3 

Fax Drug PA Requests: (573) 636-6470

Medical Pre-

Certification Help

Desk

Medical Pre-Certifications and Drug PAs(800) 392-8030 or CyberAccess

Pre- Certification Help

Desk

To become a CyberAccess User contact the Conduent Help Desk

CyberAccessHelpDesk@conduent.com 

(573) 632-9797 or (888) 581-9797

Program of All Inclusive Care for the ElderlyPACE provides comprehensive health care, social, recreational, and wellness services to allow older adults to live safely in their homes.MHD.PACE@dss.mo.gov

Provider  

Communications  

Available to assist providers with questions about proper claim filing, claims resolution or disposition, participant eligibility, and verification.

(833) 222-7916

(573) 751-2896 

Via eMOMED

Provider EnrollmentMissouri Medicaid Audit & Compliance (MMAC) is responsible for enrolling MO HealthNet providers. Visit the Provider Enrollment Guide for detailed information on MO HealthNet enrollment. Refer to the Managed Care Provider Toolkit for information on enrolling with the health plans.

MMAC.ProviderEnrollment@dss.mo.gov

(833) 818-1183

Provider Technical Help DeskProvides technical assistance in establishing the required electronic claims and remittance advice formats, network communication, HIPAA training partner agreements, and eMOMED claim filing service.(573) 635-3559
Reporting FraudMMAC investigates allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse.

MMAC.ReportFraud@dss.mo.gov

(573) 751-3285

Spend Down Unit

Providers may submit incurred medical expenses on behalf of the participant online using the MO HealthNet Spend Down Provider form.

Participants may provide proof of qualifying expenses and identify which months the expenses should be applied to using the online MO HealthNet Spend Down Participant form.

Spenddown.Unit@dss.mo.gov

(855) 600-4412