Health care is a frequent topic of discussion these days, but many Missouri citizens are still unaware of options available to insure children from low income families.
You probably have children in your care who do not get routine medical care because their families cannot afford it.
Missouri Health Net provides medical coverage, including preventative care, emergency care, vision, and dental care to children from families who meet income guidelines. This coverage is available for infants, children, and youth.
Who Is Eligible ?
A child:
who is under 19 years of age;
who has or applies for a social security number
who lives in Missouri and intends to remain
who is a United States citizen or an eligible qualified non-citizen
whose parents cooperate with Child Support Enforcement (CSE) in the pursuit of medical support
whose countable family income meets the income guidelines
Assistance may even be available for families who need transportation to medical appointments.
For complete details, call 1-800-392-2161 or visit the MO Health Net website: www.dss.mo.gov/mhk.
No child should do without basic medical care because of low income. Please share information about MO Health Net with families in your program who may be in need of health care.
Written by Janet Robison, Training Coordinator
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