The Missouri Medicaid Program Covers:
The Department of Social Services (DSS), Division of Medical Services (DMS) administers the provision and payment of services for Missouri’s Medicaid program. The DSS Family Support Division (FSD) determines Medicaid eligibility for individuals and families. FSD offices are located in each of Missouri’s 114 counties and the City of St. Louis.
Missouri Medicaid:
• covers almost 1 out of every 6 Missourians
• covers 35% of Missouri's children
• covers 1 out of every 9 seniors over age 65
• spends approximately 4% on administrative costs
• pays for 64% of all nursing home care in the state1
• covers children in families up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
• covers Medicare premiums for eligible seniors and people with disabilities