June 1, 2018

This letter is to tell you about a new law passed, Senate Bill (SB) 127, which provides medical coverage to youth who left foster care 30 days prior to their 18th birthday. SB127 extends your medical coverage to age 26.

The medical coverage is available to you regardless of your income or assets.

To be eligible, youth must:

Be under the age of 26

Not eligible for medical coverage under another program such as Medicare or Social Security Disability through Family Support Division

Covered by Medicaid while in foster care

For questions and to obtain a medical card, please contact your local Children’s Division office. Local office information can be found at: http://www.dss.mo.gov/cd/office/index.htm