The MO HealthNet (Medicaid) for Kids provides medical care for children under 19 years of age whose family income falls within certain guidelines.

Who is eligible?

A child:

• who is under 19 years of age;
• who applies for a social security number;
• who lives in Missouri;
• who is a United States citizen or an eligible qualified non-citizen (NOTE: receipt of MO HealthNet benefits does NOT subject qualified non-citizens to public charge consideration);
• the parent must cooperate with Child Support Enforcement (CSE) in the pursuit of medical support; and
• whose countable family income meets the income guidelines.

MO HealthNet for Kids Non-SCHIP 

Children (regardless of insurance status) are eligible if monthly family Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) does not exceed the following:

• 196% FPL for children under age 1
• 148% FPL for ages 1-18

MO HealthNet for Kids (SCHIP) Non-Premium

• Family gross income over 148% FPL up to 150% Federal Poverty Level (FPL); and
• Child is uninsured

MO HealthNet for Kids (SCHIP) Premium

• Family gross income over 150% FPL up to 300% FPL;
• Child is uninsured; and
• Children in families with gross income over 150% FPL without access to affordable health insurance (from $82 to $206/month, based on family size and income) and the family must pay a monthly premium. Premium accounts change in July of each year. The premium is based on family size and income to ensure no family pays more than 5% of their income for coverage.

Review Income Guidelines (effective April 1, 2021)

To Apply:

• Online - Please send an email to cole.mhnpolicy@dss.mo.gov with subject line "School" to let them know to watch for your application.
• Phone - 1-855-373-9994 When speaking with a representative, please tell them this is a school application.
• Request an application - Call 1-855-373-4636. When you receive the application, please write SCHOOL at the top.
• Print an application - Please write SCHOOL at the top of the application.