Medicaid & Medicare

Medicaid

2025 Updates

Due to the passage of the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" (budget reconciliation legislation) by the federal government in 2025, there will be changes to Medicaid starting January 1, 2027. View our Missouri Medicaid Patient Guide: How to Keep Your Coverage Under the New Rules.

Enrollment

An individual may apply for medical assistance at the County Family Support Division (FSD) Office in which he/she resides, or in some cases at outreach sites. Applications for MO HealthNet Managed Care may be made by phone by calling (888) 275-5908 or by mailing a completed MO HealthNet Managed Care application to a MO HealthNet Managed Care Service Center.

If the individual is determined eligible, the individual or family receives an approval letter from the FSD county office that is valid until they are issued a MO HealthNet identification card with the next regular payroll. Participants eligible for MO HealthNet Managed Care must enroll in a health plan. The MO HealthNet Managed Care participant must present the MO HealthNet card and the MO HealthNet Managed Care health plan card each time a medical service is rendered.

For enrollment assistance: On-site Medicaid assistance is offered two days a week at Clay County Public Health Center. Make an appointment for a full consultation by calling 816-889-1981 or emailing Shantel Schiele at sschiele@samrodgers.org. Appointment-only assistance is offered on Mondays and Fridays.

Excelsior Springs Hospital also offers Medicaid enrollment assistance at Good Samaritan Center on the second Monday of every month from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Medicare

Missouri SHIP is the Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program that has a highly-trained team of volunteers who offer free, unbiased assistance to help individuals looking for help navigating the Medicare program.

2025 Updates

Due to the passage of the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" (budget reconciliation legislation) by the federal government in 2025, there will be changes to Medicare starting January 1, 2027. View our Missouri Medicare Patient Guide: How to Navigate the New Rules

Enrollment/Assistance

CCPHC has a partnership with Missouri SHIP which allows you to make an appointment with them by calling 1-800 390-3330 or clicking the MO SHIP button below.  We encourage everyone to review their Medicare plan information annually, especially during open enrollment October 15th – December 15th.