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
Waiver Documents
Provider Manual
Education & Training
Forms
- Provider Forms
- Provider Update Request
- Medically Fragile Adult Waiver Addendum to MMAC Provider Agreement for Home Health, Personal Care or Private Duty Nursing Services
- Medically Fragile Adult Waiver Provider Monitoring Log
- Medically Fragile Adult Waiver Private Duty Nursing Acceptance
Resources
MO HealthNet News
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| Date | Volume Number | Subject | Type | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2015 | Securing and Protection of Health Information | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 02/25/2015 | 37-13 | 2015 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 02/02/2015 | Influenza Vaccines Updates for Vaccines for Children | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 01/26/2015 | Additional Services Available through the MO Tobacco Quitline | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 01/20/2015 | Provider Manuals | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 01/05/2015 | Non-Emergency Medical Transportation | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 12/29/2014 | Give Us Your Suggestions! | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 12/22/2014 | Participant Eligibility Training Tool | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 12/15/2014 | Non-Emergency Medical Transportation | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 11/10/2014 | Resources to Verify MO HealthNet Eligibility | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 11/03/2014 | Non-Covered vs. Non-Allowable Services | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 10/27/2014 | WebEx Meetings Conducted by Provider Education and Training Unit | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 10/20/2014 | Scheduled Webinars for Listed Claim Types | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 10/16/2014 | Participant Lock-In | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 10/14/2014 | Non-QMB, Medicare Part C Plan | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers |