Health Care

Congress is currently considering a federal budget plan that would significantly cut funding for health care, food assistance, and other vital programs. If enacted, these cuts would represent an unprecedented cost shift to states, at a time when Missouri’s budget outlook is Read More

Medicaid (MO HealthNet) is a popular health insurance program that allows Missouri children, adults, pregnant women, seniors and people with disabilities to get the health care they need, so their families and communities can be productive and healthy. It offers comprehensive Read More

NOTE: Federal legislation enacted in July 2025 will cause major changes to Medicaid. These changes will be implemented over time, and this primer has not been updated to reflect the cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill. For more information on the impact of the OBBB on health Read More

When kids have consistent access to health coverage, they can get the care they need to be healthy and succeed in school and beyond. In Missouri, ensuring access to coverage is particularly important for the nearly 30,000 kids in low-income families who rely on the Children’s Read More

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, an omnibus federal appropriations bill that became law in December 2022, contains many critical provisions related to Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). A summary of these provisions is below. Initiates Read More

Its’ time to fix Missouri’s maternal health crisis. Learn more about the role of postpartum coverage here. Read More

In July, Missouri implemented temporary enrollment policies to reduce the state’s Medicaid application backlog. These strategies have been extremely effective at streamlining access to coverage and reducing administrative burden, and the Missouri Department of Social Services Read More