MedicaidCoverageMedium impact
Preventive health care services are covered for adults and children who have MO HealthNet benefits
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jul 21, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) confirms coverage for all preventive health care services including immunizations, screenings, chronic disease management, and well child exams at no cost to patients. This is a clarification notice reinforcing existing coverage rather than announcing new changes.
Action Required
Billing team should verify MO HealthNet patients are not being charged copays or deductibles for preventive services including immunizations, screenings, and well child exams. Review billing practices to ensure preventive services are properly identified and billed without patient cost-sharing.