What help is available?
If you do not have health insurance or need help paying for your health care, you may be eligible for coverage through Missouri’s Medicaid program, called MO HealthNet. Compass Health Network has staff trained to help you apply for Medicaid.
Who is Eligible?
Children:
**NEW Expanded Medicaid Program for Adults age 19-64, who are not Medicare eligible and who are under the income guidelines below**
- Under the age of 19
- Whose family income falls below the monthly income limits
- Two programs are available: Medicaid with no monthly cost and CHIP Medicaid which has a monthly premium that must be paid to activate the coverage
**NEW Expanded Medicaid Program for Adults age 19-64, who are not Medicare eligible and who are under the income guidelines below**
- Aged (65+), Blind or Disabled with minimal income and savings ($5,301 maximum for individual, $10,603 for a couple), can be over the income guidelines but will incur a monthly spenddown to activate their coverage
- Pregnant people whose family income is under the income limits
Monthly Income Limits for MO Healthnet
| Household Size: | Children | Adults (non-disabled) | Pregnant People | Aged, Blind, Disabled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,828 | $1,800 | N/A | $1,109 |
| 2 | $5,376 | $2,433 | $5,376 | $1,499 |
| 3 | $6,774 | $3,065 | $6,774 | $1499 |
| 4 | $8,172 | $3,698 | $8,172 | $1,499 |
| 5 | $9,570 | $4,330 | $9,570 | $1,499 |
Need Assistance?
If you would like help with the Medicaid Enrollment process, fill out the following form and our Outreach Enrollment staff will help you apply for Medicaid and search for other insurance options. You may also call 660-839-6725 for assistance.