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CMCA - Healthcare Advocate Program

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 Health Insurance Marketplace

Content updated June 12, 2025

The annual Open Enrollment period for buying or renewing health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace typically runs from November 1 to January 15 in Missouri. During this time, you can enroll in or change your health insurance plans for the following year, with coverage generally starting on January 1. If you miss the Open Enrollment, you may still be able to enroll or change plans if you experience a Qualifying Life Event that makes you eligible for a Special Enrollment Period. Examples of Qualifying Life Events are losing coverage, getting married, having a baby, or moving. If you would like assistance with open enrollment, contact the Missouri Connections for Health.

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