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Medically Fragile Adult Waiver

The Medically Fragile Adult Waiver offers services to individuals who have serious and complex medical needs and are no longer eligible for services under the Healthy Children and Youth program. To be eligible, an individual must be age 21 or older and assessed as requiring placement in an ICF/MR absent these services. The services available include attendant care, private duty nursing, and specialized medical supplies. The Department of Health and Senior Services, Bureau of Special Health Care Needs administers this program.

 Public Notice

2025

2023

2021

03.25.2021 - Public Notice regarding the submission of the Medically Fragile Adult Waiver LOC amendment

2020

11.19.2020 - Public Notice regarding the renewal of the Medically Fragile Adult Waiver application
05.14.2020 - Public Notice regarding the Medically Fragile Adult Waiver Amendment

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
05/05/2026 Notice of Off-Cycle Revalidation Initiative Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
05/04/2026 Inside the Missouri Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Newsletter Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
04/30/2026 Maintaining Compliance with Medicaid Program Requirements Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
04/23/2026 HIPP Online Application Submission Launch Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
04/22/2026 REVISED Diagnosis Code Requirements for Pharmacy Claims Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
04/17/2026 Self-Measured Blood Pressure (SMBP) Monitoring Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
04/16/2026 Diagnosis Code Requirements for Pharmacy Claims Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
04/03/2026 New Stranded Patient Line for Facilities Assisting Participants with Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Hot Tips Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
04/03/2026 New Stranded Patient Line for Facilities Assisting Participants with Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
04/03/2026 Upcoming Mandatory MFA Implementation for eMOMED Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
04/01/2026 2026-2 MO HealthNet Provider Newsletter - April 2026 Newsletters All MO HealthNet Providers
03/24/2026 Updated MO HealthNet Provider Training Schedule Now Available Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
03/17/2026 Submissions for Participants Identified as John or Jane Doe Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
03/04/2026 Helping Your Patients to Their Appointments is Easy – and Free! Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
03/04/2026 Show Me Tobacco-Free Webinar Series Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers