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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2023 | New Provider Manual for All MO HealthNet Providers | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 08/25/2023 | 46-13 | Provider Inquiries | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 08/18/2023 | Maternal and Infant Health Engagement Survey for MO HealthNet Providers | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 07/21/2023 | 46-06 | Covid-19 Vaccine Administration Procedures | Bulletins | All MO HealthNet Providers |
| 07/21/2023 | Preventive health care services are covered for adults and children who have MO HealthNet benefits | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 07/17/2023 | 46-05 | Rate Update for DHSS-Authorized Home and Community-Based Services | Bulletins | Medically Fragile Adult Waiver |
| 07/07/2023 | Automatic Refill FAQs | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 07/06/2023 | Provider Forms | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 06/22/2023 | Youth Suicide Prevention Provider Resources | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 06/05/2023 | Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative Provider Training Opportunities | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 06/05/2023 | It's almost time for HealthHelp's Provider Satisfaction Survey | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 05/16/2023 | Telemedicine after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 05/15/2023 | COVID-19: Registered Behavior Technician Extension | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 05/15/2023 | New Resources for Asthma Awareness Month and Beyond | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers | |
| 05/04/2023 | Evidence-Based Nicotine Treatment Strategies | Hot Tips | All MO HealthNet Providers |