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ATTENTION MEDICAID PARTICIPANTS: Beginning April 1, 2023, the Family Support Division will be required to restart annual renewals for MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid). We will send you important information in the mail, so please make sure to update your mailing address if you have moved. Learn more about annual renewals and what this means for you on our website.

What help is available?

If you do not have health insurance or you need help paying for your health care, you may be eligible for coverage through Missouri’s Medicaid program, called MO HealthNet.

Who is eligible?

Eligibility for MO HealthNet depends on your income, age, health, and individual needs. You may be eligible if you are a(n):

How do I apply?

You can apply for healthcare coverage by completing these simple steps:

1

Apply

There are four ways you can apply for healthcare coverage:

2

Complete Form

You must complete & submit the Supplemental Form (Forma Español) with your application if you:

3

Submit

You can submit your completed form(s) in one of these ways:

When will I get coverage?

If you applied for healthcare coverage, we will let you know what might be needed to process your application. The time it takes to process your application may vary, and if we have to make an eligibility decision based on a disability, it may take longer than usual. If you do not receive anything from the Family Support Division after 45 days, you can contact us.

Once your application is processed, you will get a letter that let’s you know if you are eligible for healthcare coverage or not. If you are approved, you will receive a MO HealthNet Identification Card and information explaining the type of services and coverage you have. You will need to follow the instructions in this letter for your coverage to begin.

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