Medicaid.gov
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Medicaid Expansion: Medicaid is a government program that provides public health insurance to adults with low income, as well as children who qualify. Missouri Medicaid has expanded its income limits to cover more people, which means more Missourians now qualify for low-cost or free health insurance through Medicaid.
Who Qualifies
First you must determine your Family Size by finding the total number of people who live in your household. Second find the Monthly Household Income to qualify based on your family size. If your monthly gross (before taxes and deductions) household income is at or below that amount, you and your family members might qualify.
Dept. of Social Services “Benefit Program Income Limits” as of 4/1/23: https://mydss.mo.gov/media/pdf/benefit-program-limit-chart
*Nondisabled individuals (ages 19-64)
Types of Health Care Covered by Medicaid
Inpatient hospital services that require you to stay overnight
Outpatient services, such as doctor visits, mental health services and lab tests
Medicines prescribed by your health care provider
Family care & family planning
Screenings, prevention care & treatment for children, such as vaccines & checkups
Nursing facility care, home care & medical equipment, such as wheelchairs
Learn more & apply for yourself or other family members: Online: mydss.mo.gov or Family Support Division (FSD) Call Center at 855-373-4636 or 855-373-9994
NEW INFO MAY 2024
Extra help for Medicare Beneficiaries for Prescriptions
If approved, eliminates deductible and lowers prescription copays. If have Medicaid you should be automatically enrolled. To apply for Extra Help:
Go to local SS office
Call SS office 1-800-772-1213
Go to Claim office 1-800-390-3300
On line at SSA.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-help
Help with enrollment or changing Medicare Drug plans and Medicare Advantage Plans
Claim office
601 W. Nifong Blvd Ste 3A
Columbia, MO 65203
1-800-390-3300