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.
Education & Training
- American Society of Addicition Medicaing (ASAM) 4th Edition Meeting the MHA and Hospitals
- Behavioral Health Workshop, December 3, 2024
- United HealthCare - Behavioral Health Matters; Benefits, Collaboration & Vision
- Healthy Blue - Revitalizing Healthcare: Innovative Care Management Programs & Life-Changing Resources
- Home State Health - Behavioral Health
- MMAC - Audits and Common Errors
- Adequate Documentation & Precertification – Eric Martin, Ph.D.
- Behavior Health Integration Services Update 12/2024
- Biopsychosocial Treatment of Obesity 2/2024
- MO HealthNet Behavioral Health Services Updates & Doc Requirements 11/2024
- Applied Behavior Analysis Workshop 04/2022
- MO HealthNet Education & Training
Provider Manual
Forms
- Applied Behavior Analysis Request for Precertification
- Prior Authorization Request (for Residential and Treatment Foster Care Services)
- Provider Update Request
- Provider Forms
Resources
- Benefit Tables
- Claims & Billing
- CyberAccess
- Documentation Templates
- eMOMED
- FAQs
- Fee Schedules
- National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative (NTI)
- Provider Information
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2026 | 49-20 | Update for Specialized Formulas | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 10/15/2026 | Register Now for Maternal and Infant Health Networking Meetings! | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 10/08/2026 | MO HealthNet Benefits for Pregnant Moms | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 10/05/2026 | 2026-4 | MO HealthNet Provider Newsletter - October 2026 | Newsletters | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 10/01/2026 | 49-17 | ICD-10 Annual Update | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 09/24/2026 | Updated MO HealthNet Provider Training Schedule Now Available | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 09/23/2026 | Missouri Waiver Programs: Information for Participants & New Navigation Tool | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 09/21/2026 | FCSR Registration Fee Increase | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 09/16/2026 | Provider Enrollment Update | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 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 |