Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center - Health Insurance Services

Description

We provide free in-person help to people who are interested in applying to the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Hours

MTThF 8am-4pm, W 8am-12pm

Required Documents

The documents required to bring to an appointment will vary depending upon the program you are applying for and your household. During the initial phone call (screening process) we will determine and let you know what documents you must bring to your appointment. Generally speaking you should bring a photo ID; proof of income such as a recent pay stub or income tax return for anyone who works in the household; Social Security numbers and dates of birth for everyone in your household; Permanent Resident Cards, Form I-94 for legal immigrants or Certificates of Citizenship or Naturalization for anyone who is a naturalized citizen; your current insurance cards or Medicaid cards; and proof of any pension you receive such as Social Security Retirement or Social Security Disability benefits.

Eligibility

Must be a US Citizen, US National, Legal Permanent Resident or a lawfully present immigrant and meet income guidelines to be eligible for the Marketplace. For MO Medicaid, must be MO Resident, US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident for more than 5 years and meet income guidelines. However, some pregnant people may qualify for Show Me Healthy Babies coverage if they are not US Citizens or a lawfully present immigrant.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call 816-889-4797 to make an appointment. Callers will be carefully screened and advised of what documents to bring to appointment.

Languages

Spanish & Vietnamese, and access to Language Line for others

Service Area

Jackson, Clay, and Platte Counties, MO, though boundaries are flexible

Geography Served

Description

Provides in-person assistance with applying for Medicaid or CHIP (MO HealthNet).

Hours

MTThF 8am-4pm, W 8am-12pm

Required Documents

SS cards; dates of birth & birth certificates if under 18; gov ID if 18 or over; proof of residence (ex: utility bill); proof of income if any (tax documents & pay stubs), immigration documentation if any; existing medicaid cards for MO & other states Applicants should bring Social Security numbers; dates of birth; employment and income information (i.e. recent pay stubs, W-2's or tax returns) for anyone who works or has income; proof of citizenship or legal immigration status; and information on any employer provided health insurance coverage.

Eligibility

Must be a US Citizen, US National, Legal Permanent Resident or a lawfully present immigrant and meet income guidelines to be eligible for the Marketplace. For MO Medicaid, must be MO Resident, US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident for more than 5 years and meet income guidelines. However, some pregnant people may qualify for Show Me Healthy Babies coverage if they are not US Citizens or a lawfully present immigrant.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call 816-889-4797 to make an appointment. Callers will be carefully screened and advised of what documents to bring to appointment.

Languages

Spanish & Vietnamese, and access to Language Line for others

Service Area

Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provide free in-person help for individuals and families applying for Missouri Medicaid or CHIP (MO HealthNet).

Hours

MTThF 8am-4pm, W 8am-12pm

Required Documents

Social Security cards; birth certificates if under 18; gov ID if 18 or over; proof of residency (ex: utility bill); proof of income if any (tax documents & pay stubs), immigration documentation if any; existing Medicaid cards for MO or other states. Applicants should bring employment and income information (i.e. recent pay stubs, W-2's or tax returns) for anyone who works or has income; proof of citizenship or legal immigration status; and information on any employer provided health insurance coverage.

Eligibility

Must be a US Citizen, US National, Legal Permanent Resident or a lawfully present immigrant and meet income guidelines to be eligible for the Marketplace. For MO Medicaid, must be MO Resident, US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident for more than 5 years and meet income guidelines. However, some pregnant people may qualify for Show Me Healthy Babies coverage if they are not US Citizens or a lawfully present immigrant.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for appointment. You will be screened when you call for an appointment and advised of the documents you need to bring to the appointment.

Languages

Spanish & Vietnamese, and access to Language Line for others

Service Area

Missouri

Geography Served