HB 2034 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Creates provisions relating to insurance coverage of orthotic, prosthetic, and assistive devices

This bill establishes insurance coverage provisions for orthotic, prosthetic, and assistive devices for individuals enrolled in Missouri's MO HealthNet program, which provides health care to low-income residents. The legislation outlines specific payment rules and coverage limits for various health services, including hospital care, physician services, prescription drugs, and home health care, while explicitly excluding certain providers like abortion facilities from receiving funds. Key provisions include setting payment amounts at no more than 80% of reasonable costs for outpatient services, limiting chiropractic visits to 20 per year, and restricting nursing home coverage for those with significant home equity. The bill also defines eligibility criteria and payment methodologies for different types of care, ensuring services are medically necessary and aligned with federal regulations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action May 7, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced House Committee Substitute · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was reclassified from an 'Introduced' version to a 'House Committee Substitute,' indicating it has been amended by the House committee. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a new provision allowing MO HealthNet to pay for drugs and medicines prescribed by licensed physicians, dentists, podiatrists, or advanced practice registered nurses, whereas the previous version did not explicitly include this category.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include coverage for prescription drugs and medicines prescribed by specific medical professionals.
ELIGIBILITY

Added eligibility for MO HealthNet to cover drugs and medicines when prescribed by licensed physicians, dentists, podiatrists, or advanced practice registered nurses.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill's title and identifier from 'Introduced' to 'House Committee Substitute,' reflecting that the text has been amended by the committee.

Changed the Chief Clerk's reference number from 3872H.01I to 3872H.03C.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
4
Committee
6
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 15 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 8, 2026
Committee
Referred: Health and Mental Health(H)
lower
Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors

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