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Health insurance services at Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center make it easy for your family to apply for health coverage! We provide free application and enrollment assistance for our patients who need help applying for Medicaid/CHIP (MO HealthNet) and the Health Insurance Marketplace. Whether you’re a patient or a community member, our team is here to support you every step of the way.
How Our Health Insurance Services Support You
The staff at Sam Rodgers goes above and beyond to support our patients with health insurance services. We provide guidance on applying for Medicaid, the Health Insurance Marketplace, and more. Here’s how we help:
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- Meet with patients during the application process and after enrollment
- Assist in reporting life changes, like a new job, birth of a child, or change of address
- Help confirm if doctors and hospitals are in-network
- Explain health insurance coverage details to make the process easier to understand
The process of applying, enrolling, reporting life changes, and understanding letters from the Medicaid office or the Health Insurance Marketplace can be difficult and confusing for anyone. Our patients know Sam Rodgers is a trusted voice in the community and we will do everything we can to help you understand your choices and make the best decisions for yourself and your family.
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Annual MO HealthNet Renewals Are Required
MO HealthNet now requires an annual renewal to keep your coverage active. If you’ve received a letter – or aren’t sure what to do next – we’re here to help.
Call us at (816) 889.4797 for help, or visit the Medicaid Annual Renewal to take the next step with confidence.
The Rules Have Changed. More Missourians Than Ever Before Now Qualify for Expanded MO HealthNet.
Thanks to Medicaid Expansion in Missouri, even more residents than ever can now qualify for MO HealthNet, the state’s Medicaid program. With this expanded coverage, you gain access to essential care, including doctor visits, regular checkups, and prescription medications. In addition, our health insurance counselors offer free, personalized guidance so that you can understand your options and complete the application process with confidence.
Check Your Eligibility for MO HealthNet
To see if you are eligible for MO HealthNet, simply answer the questions below. If you appear likely to qualify for MO HealthNet, one of our health insurance counselors will reach out to you for further assistance.
Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment is Nov. 1, 2025 - Jan. 15, 2026
Sam Rodgers provides free application and enrollment assistance for Healthcare.gov, whether you’re a patient or not. Our services are available to anyone living in the communities we serve. Get the application assistance you need from our health insurance counselors. Just call (816) 889.4797 to get started.
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Applying for Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage
Open Enrollment for 2026 runs from November 1, 2025 through January 15, 2026. Outside of those dates, you’ll need a Special Enrollment Period triggered by a qualifying life event (for example: losing Medicaid or job-based coverage, moving, marriage/divorce, birth/adoption). For help, call (816) 889.4797.
Why Enroll in Health Insurance Marketplace?
The Health Insurance Marketplace plans can offer affordable coverage, even if you no longer qualify for Medicaid. If you’re uninsured, underinsured, or have had a life change, you may still be eligible. Many people qualify for financial help that reduces premiums and out-of-pocket costs.
What Do Health Insurance Marketplace Plans Cover?
All Marketplace health plans offer coverage for:
- Doctor visits
- Hospitalization and emergency care
- Prescription medications
- Behavioral health and rehabilitation services
- Pregnancy care and pediatric services
- all plans include free preventive care, like check-ups and screenings
Our team can help you navigate the various options to find the plan that fits your health needs. The specifics of what’s covered depend on the plan you choose, so we’ll guide you through the details to make sure your coverage works for you.
How Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center Helps You
We’re a certified application counselor site. Our team provides free, confidential enrollment assistance whether or not you’re a patient. We can walk you through HealthCare.gov, explain financial help, check networks, and assist you in English and Spanish. Call (816) 889.4797.
Health Insurance Marketplace Eligibility
You may qualify for a Marketplace health plan if you’ve recently lost Medicaid, experienced a major life change, or if your income falls within a certain range based on your household size.
Marketplace plans are available to U.S. citizens, nationals, and some noncitizens who meet certain requirements. If you’re not sure whether you qualify, our team is here to help you explore your options and guide you through the application process.
Our health coverage services team is here to help you navigate these new options and guide you through the enrollment process.
For assistance, call (816) 889.4797 today to speak with one of our health coverage counselors.
Financial Assistance and Taxes
Most people qualify for financial help to make coverage affordable (premium and cost-sharing reductions). If you received advance premium tax credits, you must reconcile them on your federal tax return using Form 1095-A. We can help you retrieve your 1095-A and answer tax questions.
Keep Your Plan Updated
Once you’re enrolled, remember to report any life changes, such as:
- Getting a new job or changes in income.
- Moving to a new address.
- Getting married, divorced, or having a child.
These updates ensure you keep the right coverage based on your current needs.
Using Your Health Plan
After enrolling, it’s important to use your health plan to stay healthy! Be sure to:
- Find a Primary Care Provider (PCP) within your plan’s network.
- Schedule your annual physical or wellness visits.
- Use your plan’s benefits to manage and improve your health.
If you go out of your plan’s network, services may not be covered. We can help you stay in-network so services are covered. For appointments: (816) 889.4797
Uninsured Women’s Health Services Program
Family planning and wellness care for women ages 18 to 55 without insurance.
At Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center, we’re here for women who don’t have insurance but still deserve care.
The Uninsured Women’s Health Services Program covers birth control, screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and annual wellness exams for women ages 18 to 55 who qualify under income guidelines.
For example, a woman in a four-person family with a monthly income of up to $5,520 may qualify.
If you get covered through this program, you can see any doctor or other health provider who accepts Medicaid. This includes health clinics that provide free or low-cost care, such as Title X clinics.
Birth Control, Wellness Exams, and STI Care — Even Without Insurance
Our Health Insurance Services team can help women ages 18 to 55 access free or low-cost care through the Uninsured Women’s Health Services Program.
What to Bring for Your Appointment
To streamline your application process, please bring personal and employment documents for all household members. This includes personal documents for every member of your household, such as:
Names and dates of birth.
Birth certificates for each person age 18 and younger.
Driver’s license or government ID for each person age 19 and over.
Social Security cards for anyone applying for coverage.
Any immigration documents you have, such as Permanent Resident Cards, Alien Registration Numbers from I-94, I-571, I-766, I-797, visa.
A MO HealthNet card for each person who has one or Medicaid cards from another state.
Proof of Missouri residency such as utility bill or another bill with your name and address on it.
Confirmation of pregnancy from a clinic or hospital.
Employment documents for every working member of your household:
Pay stubs, for the last 30 days, for each person who works.
Most recent federal income tax return and W-2 forms. For anyone self-employed, include the Schedule C tax form.
Information on any offer of employer coverage for anyone eligible.
At Sam Rodgers, our patients know they can come to us to get help. They also know we will do more than just help them get health insurance; we will help them better understand their health insurance options and become more confident in making these important health care decisions.
Still have questions?
You don’t have to navigate health insurance alone. Connect with Sam Rodgers today for guidance: (816) 889.4797.