Medicaid Insurance
MO HealthNet is Missouri’s Medicaid program. Medicaid covers basic medical and dental services and a variety of other services as well. People who are uninsured and cannot pay for healthcare may be eligible. At Jordan Valley, you can meet one-on-one with a member of the Jordan Valley team to determine your Medicaid eligibility and fill out the application.
Missouri will be restarting Medicaid Eligibility renewals on April 1, 2023. Prepare to renew!
You can apply for Medicaid online two ways. You can apply through the Missouri Department of Social Services or the Health Insurance Marketplace. Jordan Valley can walk you through the application process.
At Jordan Valley, you can meet one-on-one with a member of our team to determine your Medicaid eligibility and complete the application.
Missouri will be restarting Medicaid Eligibility renewals on April 1, 2023. Prepare to renew:
- Report changes, like a new address, to the Family Support Division.
- Watch for an annual renewal form or letter in the mail.
- Complete renewal form (if you get one) by the deadline in the letter.
For help, speak with a Jordan Valley Care Coordinator at 417-831-0150.
You can apply for Medicaid online two ways. You can apply through the Missouri Department of Social Services or the Health Insurance Marketplace. Jordan Valley can walk you through the application process.
- Sit down with a Jordan Valley Community Health Worker to see if you qualify for Medicaid and talk about the next steps.
- Have the information you need to apply ready (your birth certificate or driver’s license, proof of income, proof of disability – if disabled – and a piece of mail addressed to you at your address.
- Complete and submit your application. You can submit a paper application or apply online. The state must respond to your application in 45 days. If you are disabled, the state will respond within 90 days.
At Jordan Valley, you can meet one-on-one with a Care Coordinator to determine your Medicaid eligibility and complete the application.
Medicaid Renewal
Missouri will be restarting Medicaid Eligibility renewals on April 1, 2023. Prepare to renew:
- 1Report changes, like a new address, to the Family Support Division.
- 2Watch for an annual renewal form or letter in the mail.
- 3Watch for an annual renewal form or letter in the mail.
- 4 Bring your decision letter to Jordan Valley.
How to Apply for Medicaid
You can apply for Medicaid online two ways. You can apply through the Missouri Department of Social Services or the Health Insurance Marketplace. Jordan Valley can walk you through the application process.
- 1 Sit down with a Jordan Valley Community Health Worker to see if you qualify for Medicaid and talk about next steps.
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2 Have the information you need to apply ready:
- Your birth certificate or driver’s license
- Proof of income
- Proof of disability (if disabled)
- A piece of mail addressed to you at your address
- 3 Complete and submit your application. You can submit a paper application or apply online. The state must respond to your application in 45 days. If you are disabled, the state will respond within 90 days.
We can help!
At Jordan Valley, you can meet one-on-one with a member of our team to determine your Medicaid eligibility and complete the application.
Check Your Medicaid Status
Would you like to check your Medicaid status? Follow the steps below:
- 1Go to mydss.mo.gov.
- 2Click on the “check your status” button at the top.
- 3Enter Date Of Birth and Social security number OR your Date Of Birth and DCN number.
- 4 Hit submit and you should see your status.
How Does Medicaid Expansion Affect Me?
More people are now eligible for Medicaid. You may be one of them. In August 2020, Missouri voters approved Medicaid expansion.
Coverage will include adults up to age 64 with income levels less than 133% of the poverty level.
Washington University in Saint Louis, February 2019
What are the income limits for Medicaid for adults ages 19-64? Are you eligible? Use these estimates to find out.
| # of People in Household | 133% of the Poverty Level (Yearly Income) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $20,124 |
| 2 | $27,216 |
| 3 | $34,308 |
| 4 | $41,400 |
| 5 | $48,504 |
| 6 | $55,596 |
| 7 | $62,688 |
| 8 | $69,780 |
| 9 | $76,872 |
| 10 | $83,964 |
Medicaid FAQs
MO HealthNet covers medical exams, inpatient hospital care, lab services, x-rays, prescriptions, vision exams, eye glasses, family planning services, substance treatment services and much more.
Children under MO HealthNet can receive speech therapy, occupational therapy, vaccinations, counseling and regular checkups.
Children and most adults can receive dental exams, cleanings, fillings and extractions. Those who are blind, pregnant or live in a nursing home can receive additional dental benefits.
For a full list of coverage, visit the Department of Social Services.
Medicaid does not cover over-the-counter medications, missed appointments or cosmetic procedures.
For a details about coverage, visit:
Medicaid provides coverage for low-income families, children, pregnant women, seniors and people with disabilities. More individuals and families will be able to get coverage with Medicaid expansion. Talk to Jordan Valley to see if you are eligible.
You do not have to reapply each year, but you do have to renew. You will get a short form in the mail from Missouri’s Family Service Division. Complete and return the form to maintain your coverage.
There are several items that count toward your income.
- Wages
- Social Security benefits
- Veteran’s benefits
- Pension
- Alimony
- IRA Distributions
Our team at Jordan Valley helps you determine your household income to see if you are eligible.
You will receive a letter in the mail telling you if you are approved for MO HealthNet. If you applied online, you may also log in to the myDSS Portal to check your status. You can also call Missouri’s Family Service Division at (855) 373-4636 for questions about your application.
If you worked with one of our Care Coordinators to apply, we will contact you by phone, if you are approved, to explain what your plan covers.
When Missouri’s Medicaid office gets your application, you will be sent a letter. The letter includes information on when your coverage will start. You can also check for this information online on the myDSS.mo.gov website.
