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Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Launch
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO · OB-GYN, Family Medicine, Pediatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Dec 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
MO HealthNet launched the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies initiative, implementing extended 12-month postpartum coverage for pregnant women and adding coverage for group prenatal care and doula services. This expands covered services and extends the coverage period for maternal care in Missouri Medicaid.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing teams serving MO HealthNet patients should verify coverage for group prenatal care services and doula services for dates of service on or after December 1, 2023. Update patient eligibility verification procedures to account for extended 12-month postpartum coverage. Contact MO HealthNet for specific billing codes and reimbursement rates for newly covered services.