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July 17, 2026
CMCA - Healthcare Advocate Program
July 17, 2026

Content added July 17, 2026

Our trained and licensed Healthcare Advocates offer the following free services:

  • One-on-one enrollment assistance for the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid and Medicare

  • Post-enrollment assistance with using your health coverage

  • Healthcare Advocates can meet with individuals in: Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau and Osage counties.

  • Appointments can be made to meet Healthcare Advocates in any CMCA office, local library, or public location where Wi-Fi is available. Appointments can also be made for in-home visits on a case-by-case basis.

  • Presentations explaining the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid, and Medicare

  • Information booth at health fairs or local festivals to educate attendees on the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid, and Medicare

  • Contact us today! GetCovered@cmca.us or call 573-777-5208.

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Open Enrollment Period for Medicare
July 12, 2025

Content added Aug. 10, 2026

Missouri residents who are 65 years or older (or under 65 and receiving disability benefits) can enroll in Medicare or switch Medicare plans during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period, which runs from October 15 to December 7. If you would like assistance with open enrollment, contact the Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program.

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Get Help to Apply for Medicare
February 24, 2025

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Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program or Missouri SHIP - https://www.missouriship.org/about/our-services/

Senior Benefit Services - www.sbsteam.net

Clarity Health Care will assist individuals to apply for Medicare, even if they do not receive health care from their clinics – Clarity Healthcare | Home

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How to Apply for Medicare Myself
February 24, 2025

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Get help paying for Medicare premiums-Medicare Savings Program
February 20, 2025

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