Health Care

In Missouri, an advance directive is a legal document that allows individuals to make their healthcare wishes known in advance, should they become unable to make decisions for themselves. It essentially outlines preferences for medical treatm

On April 1, 2023, the Family Support Division (FSD) resumed annual renewals of eligibility for all MO HealthNet (Medicaid) participants, including those in Medicaid Managed Care health plans and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

On April 1, 2023, the Family Support Division (FSD) restarted annual renewals for Missourians who get MO HealthNet (Medicaid) health coverage.

As the Family Support Division (FSD) has started annual renewals in April 2023, some people may need to have a disability determination in order to keep their Medicaid coverage. 

Some young adults ages 19 and older have kept their Medicaid for Kids coverage during the pandemic. On April 1, 2023 the Family Support Division resumed annual renewals, and after May 1, 2023 started sending annual renewal forms.  

Many young adults have been able to keep their Medicaid for Kids active during the course of the pandemic.

COLUMBIA, MO - A mid-Missouri lawyer on Friday said you should seek help right away if you don't understand any of the forms you receive concerning Medicaid benefits.  

 

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