MU Health Care Financial Assistance
Content added March 31, 2025
If you are unable to pay your bills in full:
You may set up a payment plan and may have up to 18 months to pay your bills, interest free.
You may be eligible for full or partial assistance. The amount of financial assistance you may qualify for is based on your income and/or the resources
you have to help pay your bills.
Boone Health Financial Assistance
Content added March 31, 2025
Patients who meet certain income guidelines may qualify for financial assistance. Eligibility for assistance is based upon total gross income (how much you make before taxes) and the number of dependents (usually spouse and children) in your family. Patients who have special circumstances may receive further consideration. Eligible patients will not be charged more than patients who have insurance. You may apply for financial assistance up to 240 days after you receive your first bill.
Compass Health Network Financial Information
Content added June 6, 2025
Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization that provides a full continuum of behavioral health services as well as primary and dental health services throughout Missouri.
Auvi-Q: Epi-pens
Content updated Feb. 27, 2026
Individuals needing an epi-pen can contact Auvi-Q to receive a free set if they meet income qualifications.
Complete the form to fill out and submit for a free set from Auvi-Q: Form.
Rental Conditions and Tenant Complaint Form -Boone County Residents
Boone County residents
Content added March 17, 2025
For individuals that cannot file a rental conditions and tenant complaint form through the Office of Neighborhood Services because they live outside of city limits, they can complete a Rental Housing Standards Complaint Form through Boone County Resource Management. Note that individuals need to be current on rent to be considered. It also needs to be notarized. Other regulations are outlined in the attached document, Rental Regulations.
Here is the link to the website as well: Rental Housing Standards
Boone County Rental Standard Complaint Form
Boone County Rental Regulations
If you are not eligible for insurance through your employer
If you are not eligible for insurance through your employer, check to see if you are eligible for Medicaid or the Health Insurance Marketplace -Find Health Insurance — Love Columbia.
Find a Health Care Provider
Content updated June 6, 2025
Steps to take:
If you do not have health insurance, the following clinics provide health care on a sliding scale based on your income. Call one of them and ask for a new patient appointment. You can also ask them to help you apply for health insurance.
Sliding Fee Scale Clinics:
Clarity Healthcare - Columbia, (573) 476-0030 - Visit website
Compass Health Network, (844) 853-8937 - Visit website
Spectrum Health Care, (573) 514-7312 - Visit website
Click here for other options to find health insurance.
If you have health insurance, call the number on the back of your health insurance card and ask which primary care providers are covered. Call one of those providers and ask for a new patient appointment.
Library gun lock distribution takes aim at veteran suicide
Veterans
Content added March 10, 2025
All branches of Daniel Boone Regional Library now offer free gun locks — no questions asked, no library card required. The locks can be requested at the front desk of each branch.
Truman Veterans’ Hospital provides the cable gun locks. In addition to promoting general weapon safety, the locks are part of the hospital’s program to prevent and reduce the risk of veteran suicide. The hospital continues to supply the locks to the library as needed.
Printed on each gun lock is the logo and contact for the Veterans Crisis Line, a crisis hotline for veterans and their loved ones. The locks also come with instructions on how to use them, two keys and information on recognizing the signs of suicide risk and the phone number for the Veterans Crisis Line.
Columbia Public Library
100 W. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 443-3161
Callaway County Public Library
710 Court St., Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-7261
Holts Summit Public Library
188 W. Simon Blvd., Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 606-8770
Southern Boone County Public Library
109 N. Main St., Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-7378
Medicare - extra
Content added Feb. 24, 2025
The following link provides information on assistance paying for Medicare:
https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/help/medicare-savings-programs
Aspire Business Clinic - Columbia College
Content added March 1, 2025
Modeled after an authentic business consulting firm, the Aspire Business Clinic at Columbia College provides pro bono consulting services to start-up entrepreneurs in the community. Entrepreneurs are paired with a team of students who help uncover innovative growth solutions by designing marketing plans, crafting communication and social media strategies, and developing strategic plans. Contact
Work alongside the Director of the Aspire Business Clinic and fellow students in our dynamic project consulting team. Together, you'll uncover innovative growth solutions for our clients—small businesses and nonprofits—by designing marketing plans, crafting communication and social media strategies, and developing strategic plans.
For more information, email jdmoberly@ccis.edu or rhohenstein@ccis.edu.
Other Clinics accepting Medicaid
Content added Feb. 26, 2025
Other Clinics accepting Medicaid:
MU Health Care Primary Care - Visit website
Boone Health - Visit website
Tiger OT (Occupational Therapy)
Uninsured or underinsured.
Content updated March 4, 2026
Tiger OT is a student-led, pro bono occupational therapy clinic that serves the uninsured or underinsured to maximize their potential in every aspect of daily life. They work with individuals in the community from infants to older adults and provides hands-on clinical opportunities for student practitioners while working with a licensed OT instructor.
Hours and location: The clinic does not require a doctor referral. The Tiger OT Clinics are located in Clark Hall and Lewis Hall on the University of Missouri campus. Service times are limited and by appointment.
For more information please contact:
573-882-3988
TigerOT@missouri.edu
701 S. 5th Street, Lewis Hall
Columbia Mo 65211
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Get Help to Apply for Medicare
Content added March 12, 2025
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
Get Help to Apply for Medicaid
Content updated June 12, 2025
Missouri Connections for Health - Contact Us
Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) - Visit website
Clarity Health Care will assist individuals to apply for Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace, even if they do not receive health care from their clinics – Visit website
Compass Health Care (if you receive or are interested in receiving services from Compass) - MO Locations
Burrell Behavioral Health (if you receive or are interested in receiving services from Burrell) – Contact Us | Burrell Behavioral Health
MU Health Care Financial Assistance will help you apply for Medicaid if you are a MU Health Care patient - Visit website
Boone Health Financial Assistance will help you apply for Medicaid if you are a Boone Health patient - Visit website