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 Health, 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 implementing Medicaid Eligibility updated guidelines on October 1, 2026. Prepare to renew!
WALK IN TO JORDAN VALLEY HEALTH: Jordan Valley Health can help you apply for Medicaid. Walk in to any clinic for assistance.
You can also apply for Medicaid online two ways. You can apply through the Missouri Department of Social Services or the Health Insurance Marketplace.
At Jordan Valley Health, 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 updating guidelines for Medicaid Eligibility on October 1, 2026. Prepare to renew:
- 1Report changes, like a new address, to the Department of Social Services.
- 2Watch for a official notices in the mail.
- 3Read all notices carefully and respond by the deadline.
- 4 Contact a Jordan Valley Health Community Health Worker by walking into a clinic if you have questions.
How to Apply for Medicaid
WALK IN TO JORDAN VALLEY HEALTH: Jordan Valley Health can help you apply for Medicaid. Walk in to any clinic for assistance.
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 Health can walk you through the application process.
What documents might I need?
Identification | Bring a valid ID for the Head of Household, such as a:
Driver’s License
Non-Driver’s License
State or Military ID Card
Passport
Birth Certificate if not born in Missouri
Proof of Income | The following are examples of items you can bring as Proof of Income:
Wages/Salaries/Tips/1099 Tax Form
Unemployment/Worker’s Compensation
Social Security/SSI
Pension/Retirement Account
Regular Contributions from Persons Not Living in the Household
Alimony Received
Any Other Income Included in Tax Return
Deductions | Bring items that could be deducted on a federal tax return, such as
Wages/Salaries/Tips/1099 Tax Form
Unemployment/Worker’s Compensation
Proof of Disability (if disabled)
- 1 Sit down with a Jordan Valley Community Health Worker to see if you qualify for Medicaid and talk about next steps.
- 2 Have the information you need to apply ready. Bring the documents needed listed above.
- 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 Health, you can meet one-on-one with a member of our team to determine your Medicaid eligibility and complete the application.
Call or email us at a Community Health Workers at [email protected]
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.
What is changing for Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)?
A new law changed some of the rules for government assistance programs, and DSS is updating its systems to make sure people can continue getting services with as little disruption as possible.
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 bi-annually under the updated guidelines. You will get a short form in the mail from Missouri’s Family Service Division. Complete and return the form to maintain your coverage.
You can also walk in to a Jordan Valley Health clinic for help with renewal.
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.
- Non-Citizen (Immigrant) Eligibility (October 1, 2026) – Limits Medicaid and CHIP eligibility to lawful permanent residents, certain Cuban and Haitian entrants, and individuals from the Compacts of Free Association nations. Excludes refugees, asylees, and other humanitarian groups.
- Beginning January 1, 2027, certain adults ages 19-64 in the MO HealthNet Adult Expansion Group may be subject to Community Engagement Requirements. People who are subject to the requirements can meet them through qualifying pathways such as work, community service, certain work programs, education, a combination of qualifying activities, or the monthly income standard. Some people are exempt.
- Beginning in 2027, Adult Expansion Group eligibility will be reviewed every six months. DSS will also review whether applicable Community Engagement Requirements were met and will contact participants if additional information is needed.
- Starting January 2027, retroactive coverage will be limited to 1 month for AEG and 2 months for other coverage groups, such as those with disabilities and children.
- The AEG is subject to cost-sharing if income exceeds 100% of the federal poverty level, starting in October 2028.
- Beginning January 1, 2027, certain adults ages 19-64 in the MO HealthNet Adult Expansion Group may be subject to Community Engagement Requirements. People who are subject to the requirements can meet them through qualifying pathways such as work, community service, certain work programs, education, a combination of qualifying activities, or the monthly income standard. Some people are exempt.
- Beginning in 2027, Adult Expansion Group eligibility will be reviewed every six months. DSS will also review whether applicable Community Engagement Requirements were met and will contact participants if additional information is needed.
- Starting January 2027, retroactive coverage will be limited to 1 month for AEG and 2 months for other coverage groups, such as those with disabilities and children.
- The AEG is subject to cost-sharing if income exceeds 100% of the federal poverty level, starting in October 2028.
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