MISSOURI HEALTHNET SERVICES: Beginning January 1, 2019, this bill extends benefits under the MO HealthNet program to individuals age 19 or older, but younger than 65, who are not otherwise eligible for MO HealthNet services, who qualify for MO HealthNet services under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010, and who have income at or below 133% of the federal poverty level plus 5% of the applicable family size.

This bill also provides that the reimbursement rate to MO HealthNet providers for MO HealthNet services provided to individuals qualifying under the provisions of the bill must be comparable to commercial reimbursement payment levels with trend adjustment for comparable services.