Behavioral Health Services

Medically necessary behavioral health services are available to MO HealthNet eligible individuals. Behavioral health services include outpatient facilities, psychiatry, psychology, and counseling services. For questions related to Behavioral Health Services, contact MHD.BehavioralHealth@dss.mo.gov.

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
09/09/2026 Important Information for Documenting and Billing for Applied Behavior Analysis Services Hot Tips Behavioral Health Services
09/04/2026 49-14 REVISED Billing Guidance Update for Specialized Infant Formulas Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
09/01/2026 Physical Therapy Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
09/01/2026 Clarification Regarding Providers’ Use of the Diagnostic Manual When Assessing Children Under the Age of Six (6) Hot Tips Behavioral Health Services
08/26/2026 49-13 Removal of Precertification Requirements for Psychotherapy Services Bulletins Behavioral Health Services
08/25/2026 49-12 Participation Requirements for MO HealthNet Managed Care Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
08/18/2026 Changes to Preferred Biosimilar Medications Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
08/18/2026 Resolve Managed Care Claim Issues Faster with Our New Online Form! Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
08/17/2026 Optimizing Benefits for Maternal and Infant Health: Join Us in Joplin on September 22 Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
08/12/2026 Manually Priced Procedures Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
08/10/2026 Pharmacy Administration Helpdesk Change of Business Hours Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
08/03/2026 Avoiding Common Documentation Errors for Behavioral Health Services Hot Tips Behavioral Health Services
08/03/2026 Changes to Preferred Biosimilar Medications Effective October 1, 2026 Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
08/03/2026 TPL Insurance Forms Portal Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
07/27/2026 Upcoming Mandatory MFA Implementation for eMOMED Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers