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Bright Futures
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO · Pediatrics, Family Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
Mar 3, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Missouri MO HealthNet (Medicaid) requires providers to follow the Bright Futures/AAP Periodicity Schedule for comprehensive preventive health care screenings for children and youth under 21. This policy emphasizes adherence to standardized screening guidelines for early identification of health and developmental issues.
Action Required
Immediately: Pediatric providers and billing teams must ensure all preventive care visits for MO HealthNet patients under 21 follow the Bright Futures/AAP Periodicity Schedule available at https://www.aap.org/en/practice-management/. Review current scheduling and documentation practices to align with required screening intervals. Update EMR templates to include Bright Futures screening components for proper billing support.