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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 09/04/2026 | 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 | |
| 08/25/2026 | 49-12 | Participation Requirements for MO HealthNet Managed Care | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 08/25/2026 | Optical Billing & Policy Workshop, September 25, 2026 | Hot Tips | Optical | |
| 08/19/2026 | 49-10 | Placement of Amniotic Membrane on the Ocular Surface; Without Sutures Coverage in the Optical Program | Bulletins | Optical |
| 08/18/2026 | Changes to Preferred Biosimilar Medications | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers |