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COVID-19: Pharmacy Copayment Exemption Clarification
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO·Pharmacy
Effective date
May 15, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) is waiving all copayments for covered medications during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pharmacies should waive copays before dispensing MO HealthNet covered medications while pharmacy software vendors work to implement the changes.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must ensure all MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) medication copayments are waived during COVID-19 pandemic. Coordinate with pharmacy to waive copays prior to dispensing covered medications. Monitor for future hot tip notification when copay collection should resume. Note: This does not apply to MORx program.