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Maternal infant Health Prenatal Vitamins
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO · OB-GYN, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
Feb 27, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) now covers most prescription prenatal vitamins, folic acid, and over-the-counter oral iron with a prescription. A specific list of covered prenatal vitamins is provided, with additional vitamins available through prior authorization.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should review the provided list of covered prescription prenatal vitamins for Missouri Medicaid patients. Update billing procedures to ensure prenatal vitamin prescriptions align with the covered formulary. For unlisted prenatal vitamins, obtain prior authorization before prescribing to avoid claim denials. Providers should be informed of the covered vitamin list for appropriate prescribing.