640 E Cherry St
Springfield, MO - 65897
T (417) 837-2270
Hours of operation
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
MSU Care sservices medically underserved adults who live in Southwest Missouri.
Services
Physical examinations
Blood tests
Some X-rays
Education to patients about their health conditions
Referrals to specific medical specialties, including mental health services
Referrals to community resources
Referrals to physical therapy
Medications for treatment of health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and asthma, according to specific formulary.
Eligibility Criteria
Patient must be a U.S. citizen.
Eligibility limited to adults from 18-64 years of age.
Applicant has no insurance coverage or other medical coverage.
Patient must show current driver's license, state identification card or other valid identification.
Family and/or household income must be equal to or less than 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. Applicants must provide one of the following for income verification:
Previous year's federal income tax return along with the tax return(s) from anyone living in the same household
4506T Form, Request for Transcript of Tax Return (if taxes were not filed)
Two full months of most recent pay stubs for everyone living in the household
Proof of eligibility of federal, state, or other income assistance included, but not limited to, SSI, SSD, VA, Worker's Compensation, etc.
A copy of a Medicaid Denial Letter
Patients who are unable to provide documented verification of income must provide a signed statement of income and why (s)he is unable to provide documented verification. The patient is evaluated and reviewed for eligibility every six months.
All applicants who are eligible at MSU Care will receive free care for services rendered only at MSU Care. For services referred out by the MSU Care team, the Mercy Hospital Charity Care process will apply. Charity Care eligibility is based upon family/household size and income.
MSU Care Clinic is associated with a university that provides training for graduate students in mental health. In most cases, people can receive mental health care free of charge. Call to find out.
Obamacare purchased from the Health Care Marketplaces covers Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Under the Health Care Law there are 10 categories of benefits. Mental Health Care and Substance Abuse Treatment are two of the 10.
If you have Affordable Care Act Coverage you will have mental health care coverage.
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