Proposed Rules

The following are summaries and other information related to Proposed Rules that the Department of Social Services has submitted to the Secretary of State for Publication in the Missouri Register. These rules will not go into effect until the public has had an opportunity to submit written comments, and to attend a public hearing if one is scheduled.

Any person may offer comments on a Proposed Rule. The instructions for submitting comments, and the location and date of a hearing if one is scheduled, are located after the text of each rule.  And, you may email comments on a Proposed Rule to Rules.Comment@DSS.mo.gov. Please note that the official text of a Proposed Rule is the version that appears in the Missouri Register, not the draft copy on this site. Refer to the official copy if you wish to submit comments.

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Proposed RuleSummaryFiscal
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Link to Missouri RegisterDate Posted
13 CSR 70-15.015This amendment removes the definition for state-deemed critical access hospitals, and updates language related to the stop-loss payment, psych adjustment payment, and direct graduate medical education payment.Yes

Missouri Register – October 1, 2026

Volume 51, Number 19 (1217-1219)

Missouri Register

 

10/1/2026
13 CSR 70-40.010This amendment updates language in accordance with the rule amendment guidelines and requirements and updates the incorporation by reference language to provide full transparency, accountability, and clarity to stakeholders and the public.No

Missouri Register – October 1, 2026

Volume 51, Number 19 (1220-1221)

Missouri Register

 

10/1/2026
13 CSR 70-94.025This rule provides for the reimbursement methodology for Rural Emergency Hospitals.No

Missouri Register – October 1, 2026

Volume 51, Number 19 (1221)

Missouri Register

 

10/1/2026
13 CSR 70-35.010This amendment updates terminology, incorporation by reference language, graduation requirements for dentist specialists, adds language to define “physician”, and clarifies the prior authorization approval period to provide full transparency, accountability, and clarity to stakeholders and the public.No

Missouri Register – September 15, 2026

Volume 51, Number 18 (1173-1174)

Missouri Register

 

9/15/2026

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