Comprehensive Waiver

The DD Comprehensive Waiver is designed to support individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability to live more independently in their homes and communities. This waiver includes a variety of services that promote community living and integration, including a self-directed option and traditional agency-based service models. The Department of Mental Health, Division of Developmental Disabilities administers this program.

 Public Notice

2023

07.14.2023 - Public Notice regarding rate methodology and increase in unduplicated number of participants
01.27.2023 - Public Notice regarding the submission of amendments to add the health assessment and coordination waiver service for the Comprehensive Waiver

2022

08.25.2022 - Public Notice regarding the submission of amendments to add enhanced Value Based Payments for the Comprehensive Waiver
04.21.2022 - Public Notice regarding the submission of amendments to add the health assessment and coordination waiver service for the Comprehensive Waiver

2020

12.10.2020 - Public Notice regarding the Comprehensive and Community Support Waiver renewal applications, the Missouri Children with Developmental Disabilities and Partnership for Hope Waiver amendment applications to align with the renewals
09.23.2020 - Public Notice regarding submission of Comprehensive, Community Support, Partnership for Hope, Missouri Children with Developmental Disabilities Waiver Amendments
03.03.2020 - Public Notice regarding the submission of Comprehensive, Community Support, Missouri Children and Developmental Disabilities and Partnership for Hope Waiver Amendments

 Waiver Documents

 Provider Manual

 Education & Training

 Forms

 Resources

MO HealthNet News

The table below provides general information and updates that are relevant to this program page, as well as all MO HealthNet providers. To find information for all other MO HealthNet programs, or to search by date, program or keyword, visit the MO HealthNet News page. If you would like to receive updates in your inbox, subscribe to MO HealthNet News!

Date Volume Number Subject Type Program
10/08/2026 MO HealthNet Benefits for Pregnant Moms Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
10/01/2026 49-17 ICD-10 Annual Update Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
09/24/2026 Updated MO HealthNet Provider Training Schedule Now Available Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
09/23/2026 Missouri Waiver Programs: Information for Participants & New Navigation Tool Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
09/21/2026 FCSR Registration Fee Increase Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
09/16/2026 Provider Enrollment Update Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
09/10/2026 Signature Requirements for Division of Developmental Disabilities Person-Centered Service Plans Hot Tips Comprehensive Waiver
09/04/2026 49-14 REVISED Billing Guidance Update for Specialized Infant Formulas Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
09/01/2026 Physical Therapy Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
08/25/2026 49-12 Participation Requirements for MO HealthNet Managed Care Bulletins All MO HealthNet Providers
08/18/2026 Resolve Managed Care Claim Issues Faster with Our New Online Form! Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
08/18/2026 Changes to Preferred Biosimilar Medications Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
08/17/2026 Optimizing Benefits for Maternal and Infant Health: Join Us in Joplin on September 22 Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
08/12/2026 Manually Priced Procedures Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers
08/10/2026 Pharmacy Administration Helpdesk Change of Business Hours Hot Tips All MO HealthNet Providers

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