How many healthcare resources are in Missouri?

Women's Corner tracks 17 healthcare resources for women in Missouri.

Are healthcare resources in Missouri free?

12 of the 17 listed healthcare resources in Missouri are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in Missouri have healthcare resources?

Listings span cities including Jefferson City, St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield.

What are some examples of healthcare resources in Missouri?

Featured entries include Missouri HealthNet (Medicaid), Show Me Healthy Women, Missouri Community Health Centers, Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region, Swope Health Services — Kansas City.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

8 of 17 Missouri healthcare listings include phone numbers.

What if I don't have insurance?

Apply for Medicaid at Healthcare.gov or your state Medicaid office — pregnant women, parents, and low-income adults qualify in expansion states. While waiting, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) charge sliding-scale based on income for full primary, dental, mental health, and women's health care. Find one at FindAHealthCenter.hrsa.gov.

What if I'm pregnant and uninsured?

Apply for pregnancy Medicaid immediately at your state Medicaid office or Healthcare.gov — pregnant women have higher income limits than regular Medicaid (up to 200% FPL in most states) and coverage starts retroactively. WIC enrollment also opens additional referrals. Most states have extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months after birth.

Can I get free birth control?

Yes. Most insurance (including Medicaid) covers all FDA-approved birth control at $0 under the ACA. Without insurance, Title X clinics and Planned Parenthood provide free or sliding-scale contraception including IUDs, implants, pills, and emergency contraception. Bedsider.org's clinic finder shows free/low-cost options near you.

Best Healthcare in Missouri — 17 resources

About Healthcare for Women

Healthcare for uninsured women is accessible through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Title X family planning clinics, Planned Parenthood, free clinics, and Medicaid. FQHCs charge on a sliding scale and provide primary care, prenatal care, dental, and behavioral health — locate via the HRSA health center finder. Title X clinics offer free or low-cost contraception, STI testing, and cervical/breast screenings regardless of insurance. The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides free screenings to low-income, uninsured women. Medicaid covers pregnancy in all 50 states up to at least 138% FPL. This directory includes FQHCs, Title X clinics, free clinics, and state Medicaid offices.

Healthcare in Missouri

Missouri circuit courts hear family matters through family court divisions in each of its 45 judicial circuits. The Family Support Division runs child support enforcement under DSS. Kansas City, Saint Louis, Springfield, and Columbia are the largest metros. Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Legal Aid of Western Missouri, and the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence serve women.

17 Resources

1. Missouri HealthNet (Medicaid) — Free

MO HealthNet, administered by the MHD division of DSS at 615 Howerton Court in Jefferson City, is Missouri's Medicaid program — covering pregnant women, parents, low-income adults under expansion (since 2021), and seniors. Apply at mydss.mo.gov or call 573-751-3425. Pregnancy and 12 months postpartum coverage available regardless of immigration status under MO HealthNet for Pregnant Women.

573-751-3425 · 615 Howerton Ct, Jefferson City, MO 65109 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

2. Show Me Healthy Women — Free

Show Me Healthy Women, administered by DHSS at 930 Wildwood Drive in Jefferson City, provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings (mammograms, Pap tests, pelvic exams) to uninsured and underinsured Missouri women age 35-64. Income up to 200% of poverty. Call 573-522-2845 to find a participating provider in your county.

573-522-2845 · 930 Wildwood Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. Missouri Community Health Centers

The Missouri Primary Care Association at mo-pca.org coordinates Missouri's 28 Federally Qualified Health Center organizations operating 500+ sites statewide — Affinia, Family Care Health Centers, Compass Health, Jordan Valley, Swope Health, CareSTL, and more. Sliding-scale fees; no one turned away. Call 573-636-4222 for site locator help.

573-636-4222 · Statewide — 500+ Locations · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region

Planned Parenthood at 4251 Forest Park in St. Louis's Central West End provides well-woman exams, contraception (including LARCs), STI testing, cervical-cancer screening, and pregnancy testing. Sliding-scale fees; most insurance including MO HealthNet accepted. Call 314-531-7526 for appointment availability.

314-531-7526 · 4251 Forest Park Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108 · Mon-Sat, hours vary · Visit Website

5. Swope Health Services — Kansas City

Swope Health at 3801 Blue Parkway is the largest FQHC in Kansas City, serving 40,000+ patients annually with primary care, OB/GYN, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy. MO HealthNet and sliding-scale accepted. Call 816-923-5800 to schedule a women's health appointment.

816-923-5800 · 3801 Blue Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64130 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

6. Jordan Valley Community Health Center

Jordan Valley at 440 E Tampa in downtown Springfield is the FQHC anchor for southwest Missouri, with primary care, women's health, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Extended evening hours weekdays. Call 417-831-0150 to ask about same-day women's health appointments.

417-831-0150 · 440 E Tampa St, Springfield, MO 65806 · Mon-Fri 7am-6pm · Visit Website

7. CareSTL Health

CareSTL at 5471 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive is an FQHC serving north St. Louis city and county with primary care, OB/GYN, pediatrics, behavioral health, and dental. Strong focus on Black maternal-health outcomes. MO HealthNet and sliding-scale accepted. Call 314-367-3400 for appointment scheduling.

314-367-3400 · 5471 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

8. Cover Missouri — Insurance Enrollment Help — Free

Cover Missouri, run by Missouri Foundation for Health, trains and deploys certified application counselors statewide to help women enroll in MO HealthNet, the Health Insurance Marketplace, and CHIP. Free, in-person, multilingual. Call 800-466-3213 to schedule with a navigator near you.

800-466-3213 · Statewide Resource · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

9. HealthCare.gov — Free

HealthCare.gov is the federal Marketplace where Missouri women can compare and enroll in commercial health plans with premium tax credits. Open enrollment runs November-January; special enrollment is available year-round after qualifying events. Use the site to also screen for MO HealthNet eligibility automatically.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

10. Medicaid.gov — Free

Medicaid.gov is the federal CMS site explaining how Missouri's MO HealthNet program works, what federal minimum benefits states must cover, and how Missouri's 2021 expansion changed eligibility for adults under 138% of poverty. Useful background for Missouri women appealing a coverage denial.

Nationwide · Online

11. HRSA — Find a Health Center — Free

HRSA's locator returns Missouri's 500+ federally qualified health center sites by zip — Family Care Health Centers, Compass, Affinia, Swope, Jordan Valley, and others — all offering sliding-scale primary care, women's health, dental, and behavioral health to Missouri women regardless of insurance.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. Office on Women's Health (OWH) — Free

OWH at HHS runs the 1-800-994-9662 Women's Health Helpline (English and Spanish, weekdays) and publishes plain-language guides on reproductive health, breastfeeding, and chronic disease relevant to Missouri women navigating MO HealthNet and the Marketplace.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. CDC Women's Health — Free

CDC's women's health portal covers Missouri-relevant data including the state's maternal mortality rate (higher than national average, with severe Black-white disparity), cancer-screening guidelines, and recommended vaccinations across the lifespan.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Susan G. Komen — Free

Komen Missouri operates affiliate programs in St. Louis and Kansas City funding breast-cancer screening, treatment-assistance grants, and patient navigation. The Komen Helpline at 1-877-465-6636 connects Missouri women to local financial assistance, support groups, and clinical-trial information.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. American Cancer Society — Free

ACS has offices in Creve Coeur (STL) and Kansas City and runs the 1-800-227-2345 24/7 helpline. Missouri women can access free Hope Lodge lodging during cancer treatment at the Hope Lodge in St. Louis, free transportation programs, and patient-navigation support.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

16. March of Dimes — Free

March of Dimes funds Missouri programs improving maternal and infant outcomes — relevant given Missouri's elevated maternal mortality rate and stark racial disparities. Free Mom & Baby app, pregnancy guides, and NICU support resources for Missouri mothers.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

17. National Black Women's Health Imperative — Free

BWHI advances Black women's health through research and advocacy — particularly relevant to Missouri given the state's stark Black-white maternal mortality gap, especially in St. Louis city and Jackson County. Free resources on reproductive health, chronic disease, and mental wellness.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many healthcare resources are in Missouri?: Women's Corner tracks 17 healthcare resources for women in Missouri.
Are healthcare resources in Missouri free?: 12 of the 17 listed healthcare resources in Missouri are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Missouri have healthcare resources?: Listings span cities including Jefferson City, St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield.
What are some examples of healthcare resources in Missouri?: Featured entries include Missouri HealthNet (Medicaid), Show Me Healthy Women, Missouri Community Health Centers, Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region, Swope Health Services — Kansas City.
Do these listings include phone numbers?: 8 of 17 Missouri healthcare listings include phone numbers.
What if I don't have insurance?: Apply for Medicaid at Healthcare.gov or your state Medicaid office — pregnant women, parents, and low-income adults qualify in expansion states. While waiting, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) charge sliding-scale based on income for full primary, dental, mental health, and women's health care. Find one at FindAHealthCenter.hrsa.gov.
Where do I get free women's health care?: Planned Parenthood and FQHCs provide free or sliding-scale Pap smears, mammogram referrals, birth control, STI testing, and prenatal care. The CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funds free screenings in every state — call 1-800-CDC-INFO. Title X clinics offer confidential family planning regardless of income or insurance.
What if I'm pregnant and uninsured?: Apply for pregnancy Medicaid immediately at your state Medicaid office or Healthcare.gov — pregnant women have higher income limits than regular Medicaid (up to 200% FPL in most states) and coverage starts retroactively. WIC enrollment also opens additional referrals. Most states have extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months after birth.
Can I get free birth control?: Yes. Most insurance (including Medicaid) covers all FDA-approved birth control at $0 under the ACA. Without insurance, Title X clinics and Planned Parenthood provide free or sliding-scale contraception including IUDs, implants, pills, and emergency contraception. Bedsider.org's clinic finder shows free/low-cost options near you.