MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
COVID-19: Private Duty Nursing
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO·Provider Notice
Effective date
May 11, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
COVID-19 flexibilities for Private Duty Nursing services in Missouri Medicaid will end on May 11, 2023. All temporary waivers including virtual visits, reduced training requirements, and delayed documentation will be replaced with standard requirements.
Action Required
By May 11, 2023: Billing teams for Private Duty Nursing providers must ensure all Plan of Care (485) forms delayed during COVID emergency are submitted within 30 days. Update workflows to require on-site performance evaluations, RN supervisory visits for LPN services, and full 4-hour orientation training for new employees. Stop using telehealth flexibilities for 60-day reassessments and hospitalization follow-ups.