Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia
Content updated March 26, 2024
We are an end of life home for those who are currently in the last month of life currently under the care of a hospice provider and in need of caregiver support. Referrals can be made through a person’s hospice agency. We also take referrals from the case managers and social workers at the local hospitals. Our services are free of charge but we do ask that you consider having memorial donations sent to our home so that we can pay this service forward to those in need us in the future.
1307 W Broadway
Columbia, MO
Director of Operations
Courtney Keilholz Clemens
(573) 530-6224
Sage Counseling Services
Counseling for Seniors, Families, Caregivers
We are social workers with experience in grief, loss, dementia, dealing with complicated medical diagnoses, and the challenges that accompany aging. In-home appointments in the Greater Kansas City area and Columbia, Missouri, and teletherapy appointments in Kansas and Missouri.
SHIP - State Health Insurance Assistance Program (formerly MO Claim)
Content updated Dec. 18, 2023
Since 1993, Missouri SHIP has been a safe and trusted resource to help you understand Medicare and choose the right plan. In 2023, we changed our name from Missouri CLAIM to Missouri SHIP to make it clear that we are the official State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
1105 Lakeview Avenue
Columbia, MO 65201
1-800-390-3330
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Affordable Healthcare Insurance-Missouri
Content updated Sept 25, 2023
In Missouri, there are many health insurance options available. Your options include employer-sponsored insurance plans, Medicaid, Medicare, and private individual or family health insurance. See how you can get cheap health insurance in MO, including marketplace plans, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Medicare Information
Content updated Dec. 18, 2023
Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older. You’re first eligible to sign up for Medicare 3 months before you turn 65. You may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease).
CMCA - Health Insurance Open Enrollment
Content updated Sept 25, 2023
Make an appointment for free:
If you live in Mid-Missouri: Call a Central Missouri Community Action Healthcare Advocate at 573-777-5208 or visit their website.
Throughout Missouri: Go to CoverMissouri.org & click “Find Local Help” or 1-800-466-3213
Medicaid.gov
Content updated Sept. 28, 2023
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.
Dept. of Social Services “Benefit Program Income Limits” as of 4/1/23: https://mydss.mo.gov/media/pdf/benefit-program-limit-chart
Alzheimer’s Association
Content updated Dec. 1, 2023
Services: Referrals, 24/7 help line, patient and caregiver support groups, care consultation, newsletters and educational materials, respite funds and advocacy.
New address - 1601 E Broadway, Suite 245
Columbia, MO 65201
Helpline: 800-272-3900