Effective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2024, doula services are available to all MO HealthNet (Medicaid) enrolled pregnant women as preventive services when recommended by a physician or other licensed practitioner of the healing arts. This includes prenatal, during delivery, and throughout the 12-month postpartum period. Doula services utilize trained community-based doulas with the aim of improving a range of maternal and infant health outcomes by enhancing the participants relevant knowledge and encouraging healthy behaviors.
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| Date | Volume Number | Subject | Type | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2020 | COVID-19: Home Health Program - Revised | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 05/14/2020 | COVID-19: Specimen Collection for Outpatient Services | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 05/11/2020 | COVID-19: DME - Signature Requirements | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 05/06/2020 | COVID-19: Pharmacy Copayment Exemption | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 04/29/2020 | COVID-19: Private Duty Nursing Services | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 04/22/2020 | COVID-19: 1135 Waiver Implementation for Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 04/22/2020 | Checking Elgibility | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 04/22/2020 | 42-39 | Nursing Facility Program: Cost Report due to COVID-19 | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 04/21/2020 | COVID-19: New Laboratory Codes - Updated | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 04/17/2020 | COVID-19: Personal Care Program Services | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 04/17/2020 | COVID-19: Home Health | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 04/07/2020 | COVID-19: Claims for MO HealthNet Participants with Medicare or Commercial Insurance | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 04/03/2020 | COVID-19: EPSDT - Well-Child Care Visits via Telehealth | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 04/02/2020 | COVID-19: Private Duty Nursing (PDN) | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 04/01/2020 | COVID-19: CPAP and NiPAP/Sleep Studies Criteria | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers |