MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
COVID-19: Home Health
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO · Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy·Provider Notice
Effective date
May 11, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The COVID-19 public health emergency ends May 11, 2023, terminating certain home health flexibilities. Remote initial assessments and relaxed aide supervision requirements will end, while expanded practitioner authorization powers and occupational therapist assessment capabilities become permanent.
Action Required
By May 11, 2023: Home health agencies must resume in-person initial assessments and reinstate required onsite nurse visits every two weeks for aide supervision. Update billing workflows to reflect that remote assessments are no longer permitted. Ensure occupational therapists continue performing comprehensive assessments for all therapy patients as this flexibility is now permanent.