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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2020 | COVID-19: E-Prescribing | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 03/18/2020 | 42-31 | Suspension of Coverage for Incarcerated Individuals | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 03/18/2020 | COVID-19: New email address for Providers | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 03/18/2020 | Expedited Enrollment Processing | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 03/17/2020 | COVID-19: Telehealth for Behavioral Health Providers (Including Counseling/Psychology and ABA) | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 03/17/2020 | 42-32 | Private Duty Nursing Services COVID-19 Changes | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 03/17/2020 | COVID-19: Radiology | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 03/16/2020 | COVID-19: Provider Information (Physicians, Medical Clinics, FQHC’s, RHC’s) - Corrected | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 03/16/2020 | COVID-19: Adult Exceptions and DME Supplies | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 03/16/2020 | COVID-19: Laboratory | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 03/09/2020 | COVID-19: COVID-19 | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 01/27/2020 | 42-25 | 2020 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 01/03/2020 | Provider Resources for Bereavement Training | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 01/01/2020 | Medicare Beneficiary Identification Number (MBI) | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 11/26/2019 | Department of Health and Senior Services Lung Injury Outbreak Information | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers |