Medical Care Expense Assistance | State of Missouri: Department of Health and Senior Services: Section for Special Health Services
Resource Name:Medical Care Expense Assistance | State of Missouri: Department of Health and Senior Services: Section for Special Health Services
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Special Health Services, Bureau of Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) provides services for children and adults with disabilities, chronic illnesses and birth defects. SHCN administers the Children and Youth with Special Health Care needs Program (CYSHCN), Healthy Children and Youth Program (HCY), Medically Fragile Adults (MFAW), and the Family Partnership. The Adult Brain Injury Program (ABI) services adults with a history of traumatic brain injury. Service Coordination is available for all program participants. SHCN is supported by state and federal funding, while ABI is supported soley by state funding. Limited funding is available for paid services and SHS program services serve as the payor of last resort.
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STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES
Eligibility
Individuals with Special Health Care Needs Aged 0-21
Required documents
Proof Of Income
Medical/Psychiatric Records
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Languages
English
Application process
Telephone, Email, Write or Check Online at https://health.mo.gov/seniors/shcn/cyshcn.php For Information
Fees
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Service area
State of Missouri
address
920 Wildwood, Jefferson City, MO 65109
Last Assured
02/12/2026
Data provided by
United Way of Greater Kansas City 211