a cce s s H ea l t h N ews . n e t
Fe b r u a ry 2 0 2 6
Volume 11 | Issue No. 104
21
M I S S O U R I M E D I C A I D :
H O W T O K E E P Y O U R C O V E R A G E U N D E R T H E N E W R U L E S
Special Considerations
Disability & Home and Community Based Services (HCBS):
Waitlists may grow; reapply early for services.
Rural Patients:
Effective by 2031 – Reduced provider funding could impact local hospitals; plan ahead
for transportation if care is moved farther away.
Key Dates for Missouri Patients
Where to Get Help
Legal Aid of Western Missouri: lawmo.org
Missouri Protection & Advocacy Services: 1-800-392-8667
Cover Missouri Help Line: 1-800-318-2596
Samuel U. Rodgers: samrodgers.org | 816-889-4797
Swope Health: swopehealth.org | 816-923-5800
Reconciliation Bill Changes – Missouri Patient Guide
Now – 2026: Update contact info, prepare for more frequent checks
July 1, 2026: 6-month eligibility redeterminations begin
Jan 1, 2027: Work requirements, co-pays, and reduced retroactive coverage start;
possible HCBS waitlist growth
All changes effective January 1, 2027 except where noted
Visit Our Website
For further questions about Medicaid or Medicare, visit our website by scanning the QR code or
using the following URL:
https://www.clayhealth.com/361/Medicaid-Medicare
Contact MO Health Net
To apply for Medicaid, update important eligibility documents, report concerns, and more,
you can contact MO Health Net directly by scanning the QR code or reaching out in the
following ways:
Phone: 855-373-4636
Website: mydss.mo.gov/mhd
Published August 2025
