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COVID-19: COVID-19 Testing for participants with Extended/Uninsured Women's Health Services
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO · OB-GYN, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
Mar 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
MO HealthNet will cover COVID-19 testing for participants with Extended/Uninsured Women's Health Services benefits effective March 1, 2020 through the end of the public health emergency. Providers must bill COVID-19 tests on separate claims when performed with other services on the same date.
Action Required
For Missouri providers serving Extended/Uninsured Women's Health Services participants: When performing COVID-19 testing with other services on the same date, billing team must submit COVID-19 tests on separate claims to ensure reimbursement. Update billing workflows to identify these specific participants and split claims accordingly.