MO HealthNet News

MO HealthNet Coverage Ending for Some Services

Effective July 1, 2026, MO HealthNet will stop paying for acupuncture, chiropractic and physical therapy services under the Complementary Health and Alternative to Chronic Pain Management program. After June 30, 2026, MO HealthNet will not pay for these visits.

Also effective July 1, 2026, MO HealthNet will stop paying for chiropractic services. After June 30, 2026, MO HealthNet will not pay for any visits to a licensed chiropractor. 

This change applies to all MO HealthNet participants statewide. If you have questions, contact MO HealthNet Constituent Services 800-392-2161

 

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Date Volume Number Subject Type Program
09/10/2026 Signature Requirements for Division of Developmental Disabilities Person-Centered Service Plans Hot Tips Community Support Waiver, Comprehensive Waiver, MO Children with Developmental Disabilities Waiver, Partnership for Hope Waiver
09/09/2026 Important Information for Documenting and Billing for Applied Behavior Analysis Services Hot Tips Behavioral Health Services
09/09/2026 Vol. 49-15 SDAC MER Submission Bulletins School District Administrative Claiming
09/04/2026 Vol. 49-14 REVISED Billing Guidance Update for Specialized Infant Formulas Bulletins 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, Physician
09/01/2026 Physical Therapy Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
08/26/2026 Vol. 49-13 Removal of Precertification Requirements for Psychotherapy Services Bulletins Behavioral Health Services
08/25/2026 Optical Billing & Policy Workshop, September 25, 2026 Hot Tips Optical
08/25/2026 Vol. 49-12 Participation Requirements for MO HealthNet Managed Care Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
08/24/2026 Vol. 49-11 Nursing Facility Minimum Data Set (MDS) Reviews Rate Adjustment Process Bulletins Hospice, Nursing Home
08/19/2026 Vol. 49-10 Placement of Amniotic Membrane on the Ocular Surface; Without Sutures Coverage in the Optical Program Bulletins Optical
08/18/2026 Vol. 49-08 Hearing Evaluation and Medical Examination Requirements in the Hearing Aid Program Bulletins Hearing Aid
08/18/2026 MMAC Off-Cycle Revalidation Reminder for Durable Medical Equipment Providers Hot Tips Durable Medical Equipment
08/18/2026 Vol. 49-09 Quantity Limitations for Anesthesia in the Dental Program Bulletins Dental
08/18/2026 Resolve Managed Care Claim Issues Faster with Our New Online Form! Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
08/18/2026 Changes to Preferred Biosimilar Medications 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 Upcoming Self-Measured Blood Pressure (SMBP) Monitoring Webinar Hot Tips Durable Medical Equipment, Hospital, Maternal and Infant Health, Pharmacy, Physician
08/03/2026 TPL Insurance Forms Portal 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
07/28/2026 Vol. 49-07 Bureau of Special Health Care Needs Program Name Changes Bulletins Healthy Children & Youth, Medically Fragile Adult Waiver, Private Duty Nursing
07/27/2026 Upcoming Mandatory MFA Implementation for eMOMED Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers