MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Personal Care Program
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO · Geriatrics, Family Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
Aug 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Missouri Medicaid is rescinding COVID-19 flexibilities for personal care programs effective August 1, 2022, reinstating pre-pandemic requirements for background checks, training, and in-person supervisory visits. Providers must resume full compliance with Family Care Safety Registry checks, complete training requirements, and conduct required in-person visits.
Action Required
By August 1, 2022: Personal care providers must resume pre-COVID requirements including Family Care Safety Registry background checks and Good Cause Waivers with no flexibilities. Implement 12-hour orientation training for in-home service workers (6 hours before first participant contact) and 5 hours annual in-service training after 12 months employment. Resume mandatory in-person supervisory visits and CDS monitoring visits. Update staff training records and visit scheduling systems to ensure compliance.