MedicaidPrior AuthMedium impact
Prior Authorization for Your Patient’s Medications
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Dec 28, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) has released a new educational tutorial to help healthcare providers navigate the prior authorization process for patient medications. The resource includes guidance on determining PA requirements, links to forms and preferred drug lists, and submission details.
Action Required
Immediately: Staff involved in medication prior authorizations should review the new MO HealthNet Pharmacy Prior Authorization Process tutorial. Access the educational resource to understand PA requirements, locate necessary forms and preferred drug lists, and learn proper submission procedures. Contact MHD.PharmacyAdmin@dss.mo.gov for questions about the PA process.