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Missouri Benefits – SNAP Food Stamps, Medicaid, Housing &

🥗 SNAP (Food Stamps / Family Support Division – Missouri)

💬 What is SNAP in Missouri?

 Missouri’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income individuals and families buy food using an EBT card. The card works like a debit card at grocery stores, farmers markets, and online (Amazon, Walmart, etc.).

The program is managed by the Family Support Division (FSD).

✅ Who Can Get SNAP in Missouri?

 You may qualify if you:

  • Live in Missouri
     
  • Are a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant
     
  • Meet income and asset guidelines
     
  • Provide a Social Security Number
     
  • Meet work rules (if between age 18–49 and childless)

 

📊 SNAP Income Limits – Missouri (2025)

Eligibility is based on gross monthly income before taxes:

Household Size – Max Monthly Income

  • • 1 person – $1,580
     
  • • 2 people – $2,137
     
  • • 3 people – $2,694
     
  • • 4 people – $3,250
     
  • • 5 people – $3,807
     
  • • 6 people – $4,364
     
  • • Each additional person – add $557
     

✅ Seniors (60+) and people with disabilities may qualify at slightly higher income levels using net income rules.

📝 How to Apply for SNAP in Missouri

 You can apply in 3 easy ways:


🌐 Apply Online:

Visit the official myDSS portal:
🔗 https://mydss.mo.gov/food-assistance/food-stamp-program


☎️ Apply by Phone:

Call the Family Support Call Center:
📞 1-855-373-4636


🏢 Apply In Person:

Visit a local Family Support Division (FSD) office.
Find locations:
🔗 https://dss.mo.gov/offices.htm

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🏥 Medicaid (MO HealthNet) – Missouri Health Coverage

💬 What is MO HealthNet?

 

MO HealthNet is Missouri’s Medicaid program, offering free or low-cost health coverage to eligible individuals and families. It covers:

  • Doctor visits
     
  • Emergency care
     
  • Hospital stays
     
  • Mental health
     
  • Prescriptions
     
  • Preventive care
     

MO HealthNet is run by the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS)

✅ Who Qualifies for MO HealthNet?

 You may be eligible if you:

  • Live in Missouri
     
  • Are a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant
     
  • Are low-income AND meet one of these categories:
     
    • Pregnant
       
    • A child or teen under 19
       
    • A parent with a child under 18
       
    • A senior (65+) or a person with disabilities
       
    • A low-income adult under the expansion group

 

📊 Medicaid Income Limits – Missouri (2025)

Gross Monthly Income Limits by Household Size (before taxes):

For adults under Medicaid Expansion (ages 19–64):

  • • 1 person – $1,732
     
  • • 2 people – $2,351
     
  • • 3 people – $2,970
     
  • • 4 people – $3,588
     
  • • Each additional person – add ~$620
     

✅ Children, pregnant women, and those with disabilities may qualify at higher income levels.
 

📝 How to Apply for Medicaid in Missouri

 

🌐 Apply Online:

Visit the official DSS portal:
🔗 https://mydss.mo.gov/healthcare



☎️ Apply by Phone:

Call Missouri DSS at 1-855-373-9994



🏢 Apply In Person:

Visit your local Family Support Division (FSD) office.
🔗 Find an office here

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🏠 Section 8 Housing in Missouri

💬 What is Section 8?

 Section 8, also called the Housing Choice Voucher Program, helps low-income individuals and families afford safe, clean housing in Missouri. It covers a portion of your rent—paid directly to the landlord—and you pay the rest based on your income. 

✅ Who Qualifies for Section 8 in Missouri?

 You may qualify if you:

  • Live in Missouri
     
  • Are a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant
     
  • Meet income limits (see below)
     
  • Pass background and rental history checks

 

📊 Income Limits – Missouri Section 8 (Example)

Actual limits vary by city and county. Here are sample annual income limits (50% AMI):

Household Size – Max Annual Income

  • • 1 person – ~$30,000
     
  • • 2 people – ~$34,250
     
  • • 3 people – ~$38,550
     
  • • 4 people – ~$42,800
     
  • • 5 people – ~$46,250
     
  • • Each additional person – add ~$4,000
     

✅ Limits may be higher in cities like St. Louis and Kansas City.
 

📝 How to Apply for Section 8 in Missouri

 

🌐 Online:

Some PHAs offer online applications. Start here:
🔗 https://www.hud.gov/states/missouri
→ Scroll to “Public Housing Agencies”



☎️ By Phone:

Contact your local housing authority to ask about open waiting lists.



🏢 In Person:

Visit your city or county’s Public Housing Authority (PHA).
Bring:

  • ID and SSN
     
  • Proof of income
     
  • Rental history and references

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💵 TANF / Cash Assistance (Missouri Temporary Assistance)

💬 What is Missouri Temporary Assistance?

 Temporary Assistance is Missouri’s TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) program. It provides monthly cash payments to help low-income families with children cover basic needs like rent, food, and utilities. 

✅ Who Can Get Missouri TANF?

 You may qualify if you:

  • Live in Missouri
     
  • Are pregnant or have a child under 18
     
  • Are a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant
     
  • Have low income and few resources
     
  • Are willing to participate in work activities (if not exempt)

 

📊 Missouri TANF (Temporary Assistance) – Monthly Cash Limits

This is the maximum monthly benefit based on family size:

  • • 1 person – $120
     
  • • 2 people – $216
     
  • • 3 people – $292
     
  • • 4 people – $342
     
  • • 5 people – $385
     

✅ Actual benefits depend on your income, county, and household expenses.
✅
Must be pregnant or have a child under 18 to qualify.

📝 How to Apply for Temporary Assistance in Missouri

 

🌐 Apply Online:

Visit:
🔗 https://mydss.mo.gov/temporary-assistance



☎️ Apply by Phone:

Call the Family Support Division at 1-855-373-4636



🏢 Apply In Person:

Visit your nearest FSD office
🔗 https://dss.mo.gov/offices.htm

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