The Independent Living Waiver is similar to the Consumer-Directed State Plan Personal Care program, requiring the same eligibility criteria be met and offering additional personal assistance services beyond the limitations of the state plan. Additional services available include environmental accessibility adaptations, specialized medical equipment and supplies, financial management services, and case management. The Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Senior and Disability Services administers this program.
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| Date | Volume Number | Subject | Type | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2020 | COVID-19: Registered Behavior Technician - Update | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 08/11/2020 | 43-03 | Managed Care Member Lock-in | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 08/04/2020 | COVID-19: Asthma Management at School - COVID-19 Response | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 08/03/2020 | COVID-19: Additional Albuterol Inhalers as Preferred Products - Revised | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 07/31/2020 | COVID-19: Personal Care Program | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 07/29/2020 | COVID-19: Sterilization Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) - Revised | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 07/27/2020 | COVID-19: Registered Behavior Technician - Update | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 07/23/2020 | Insurance Report Form (TPL-4) | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 07/22/2020 | Medicaid and CHIP Provider Relief Fund for Medical, Dental, and Long-Term Services and Support Services | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 06/24/2020 | Backdating Provider Enrollment Applications | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 06/24/2020 | COVID-19: Co-Payment - Revised | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 06/10/2020 | Participant Liability (Balance Billing) | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 06/03/2020 | COVID-19: Temporary Licensing for Dental Providers | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 05/28/2020 | COVID-19: COVID Testing and Specimen Collection Codes | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 05/21/2020 | COVID-19: Radiology (Diagnosis Codes Added) - Revised | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers |