MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Adult Dental Benefits: MO HealthNet Managed Care Participants
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO · Dentistry·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jul 1, 2016
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
MO HealthNet is transferring reimbursement responsibility for adult dental services from fee-for-service to managed care plans effective July 1, 2016. Providers must submit paper claims to a specific address for services rendered between January 1-June 30, 2016, and check patient eligibility before providing services.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing teams must submit paper dental claim forms for MO HealthNet Managed Care adult participants with dates of service January 1-June 30, 2016 to: MO HealthNet Division Attn: Clinical Services PO Box 6500 Jefferson City, MO 65102. Starting July 1, 2016: Submit adult dental claims directly to the patient's managed care plan (Home State Health, Aetna Better Health of MO, or Missouri Care). Always verify patient eligibility before providing services by swiping the MO HealthNet card or calling 573-751-2896.