MedicaidCoverageMedium impact
Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment (BCCT) Expansion
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO · OB-GYN, Oncology, Family Medicine +1 more·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jul 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Missouri expanded breast and cervical cancer treatment (BCCT) eligibility under MO HealthNet in July 2024, allowing women to qualify for coverage regardless of which provider performed their screening. Previously, women had to be screened by Show Me Healthy Women providers to qualify for this Medicaid coverage.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should verify that patients seeking breast and cervical cancer treatment under MO HealthNet BCCT expansion are eligible for coverage even if screened by non-Show Me Healthy Women providers. Update patient eligibility verification processes to reflect expanded qualification criteria. Contact MO HealthNet for coverage verification rather than requiring Show Me Healthy Women provider screening documentation.