Missouri Department of Social Services
Myers & Stauffer serves as a contractor for the Missouri Department of Social Services. This webpage serves as a centralized resource for Missouri Medicaid-related program provider resources, including information related to Missouri cost report submissions for nursing facilities (NF), hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) providers.
Nursing Facility MDS and Rate Setting Submission
On an ongoing basis, providers will be able to download MDS assessment information and provide payer source corrections. Any supporting documentation that has been requested by MDS reviewers on behalf of the state should also be uploaded to the cost report portal. Additionally, finalized MDS assessment information and semi-annual rate sheets derived from those MDS assessments will also be available for download.
Nursing Facility Cost Report Submission
According to 13 CSR 70-10.015, Prospective Reimbursement Plan for Nursing Facility Services, subsection (10)(A), nursing facilities are required to submit the Title XIX (Medicaid) Cost Report for Nursing Facilities on an annual basis on forms provided by the MO HealthNet Division (MHD).
MHD requires the cost reports be submitted electronically on the new cost report form and, along with the required supporting documentation, submitted via the cost report portal.
According to regulation, the cost report is due by the first day of the sixth month following the close of the nursing facility’s fiscal period. An email notification will be sent to providers approximately 30 days prior to the due date for submitting the cost report.
Hospital Cost Report Submission
The electronic cost report (ECR) file and related required supporting documentation should be uploaded to the cost report portal.
When completing the requested cost report and related forms, please be sure the certification is signed by the Officer or Administrator of the facility or the filing will be considered incomplete as indicated in 13 CSR 70-15.010, Section (5) (A) 3.
Please be advised that failure to submit the complete cost report package within the prescribed period is a violation of state regulation 13 CSR 70-15.010, Inpatient Hospital Services Reimbursement Plan; Outpatient Services Reimbursement Methodology. Failure to comply with 13 CSR 70-15.010 (5) is a program violation of which sanctions may be imposed pursuant to 13 CSR 70-3.030, Sanctions for False or Fraudulent Claims for MO HealthNet Services.
Ground Emergency Medical Transportation Cost Report Submission
The Missouri Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) Uncompensated Cost Reimbursement Program is a voluntary program that allows for cost reimbursement to eligible GEMT providers who provide qualifying medical ambulance services to the Department of Social Services, MO HealthNet (MHD) participants. MHD requires the cost reports and supporting documentation to be submitted electronically via Myers & Stauffer’s the cost report portal. Cost reports are due five months after the end of the state fiscal year or approximately November 30.
Federally Qualified Health Center Cost Reports
he MO HealthNet Division (MHD) has contracted with Myers and Stauffer LC (MSLC) to serve as its Medicaid cost report contractor for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). MSLC will assist MHD with the review of the FQHC Medicaid cost reports.
Access the following web portal registration form, which will allow access to the cost report web portal for the secure transfer of any information requested by Myers & Stauffer throughout the review process.
Contact information
General Questions
Phone: 800-374-6858
Fax: 816-945-5301
Email: bhicks@mslc.com
Nursing Facility Cost Report & Web Portal
Email: monf@mslc.com
Phone: 800-374-6858
Rate Setting
Email: morates@mslc.com
Phone: 800-374-6858
MDS/Resident Roster
Email: mo_mdsinfo@mslc.com
Phone: 800-255-2309
Hospitals
Email: pharmacy@mslc.com
Phone: 800-374-6858
GEMT
Email: mogemt@mslc.com
Phone: 800-374-6858
Information and materials on the site may not be published or used except as provided or as otherwise noted on the site without the written permission of the Missouri Department of Social Services and/or Myers & Stauffer.