Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
800-390-3330 About Medicare Events Join Us! Contact Welcome to Missouri SHIP We provide unbiased Medicare counseling and education Since 1993, Missouri SHIP has been a safe and trusted resource to help you understand Medicare and choose the right plan. In 2023, we changed our name from Missouri CLAIM to Missouri SHIP to make it clear that we are the official State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Missouri SHIP (MO SHIP) is certified by the federal and state government to provide free, unbiased, and confidential (private) Medicare counseling services. We are not an insurance company. We are a nonprofit agency, and we do not sell anything or charge for our services. MO SHIP has volunteer counselors and Community Partners throughout Missouri who provide local Medicare counseling in their communities. Volunteers receive extensive training to become certified Medicare counselors and regularly receive updates and training. Learn more about Missouri SHIP Volunteer for Missouri SHIP When you volunteer with Missouri SHIP, you will help people with Medicare understand their health care and save money. You will make a real difference for people in your community. Whether you are new to Medicare or a Medicare expert, we will give you the tools and training you need to succeed. Learn more about volunteering We're here to help! Missourian with Medicare The hospital charged a total of $52,300. My portion, "drum roll please," was $106. Happy Days are here again. Thanks for all your help with Medicare. Missourian with Medicare An incredible lady, called to assist me in Medicare enrollment, which I had failed to accomplish after several attempts. When I had called Medicare for assistance, I could never get through to a real person. So I gave up.... [The counselor’s] reassuring and sage guidance lowered my stress level and erased my hopelessness. Her calm and sweet demeanor was refreshing beyond words. Missourian with Medicare "You provide a much-
Key Takeaways
Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides insurance counseling services in Jefferson City, MO. Call (800) 390-3330.
Jefferson City, MO
Contact details
- Address
- 2022 Brady Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65101 - Phone
- (800) 390-3330
- Visit website
- www.missouriship.org/
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Office hours
- Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Care types: Insurance Counseling
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- Languages: English
Cost of senior care in Jefferson City, MO
Assisted living in Jefferson City, MO has a median cost of $5,400 per month. Non-medical in-home care runs about $33 per hour (Missouri median, CareScout 2025), or roughly $5,280 per month for full-time help.
| Care type | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Non-medical in-home care | $33/hour | ~$5,280/mo full-time |
| Assisted living | $5,400/month | private one-bedroom |
| Nursing home | $7,604/month | ~$91,248/yr, private room |
Source: CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2025).
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) accept Medicaid?
Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) has not confirmed Medicaid acceptance on this listing. Contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage and eligibility.
Does Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) accept Medicare?
Medicare generally does not cover custodial care or room and board in insurance counseling. However, Medicare Part B may cover qualifying outpatient therapies or medical services received while living there. Contact Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) directly to confirm accepted coverage and payment options.
Where is Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) located?
Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is located at 2022 Brady Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
How do I contact Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)?
You can reach Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) by phone at (800) 390-3330.
How much does assisted living cost in Jefferson City, MO?
Assisted living in Jefferson City, MO has a median cost of $5,400 per month (CareScout 2025). Actual prices vary by community, room type, and level of care.
How much does in-home care cost in Jefferson City, MO?
Non-medical in-home care in Jefferson City, MO runs about $33 per hour (Missouri median, CareScout 2025). Full-time care (about 160 hours a month) works out to roughly $5,280 per month.
Does Medicaid help pay for senior care in Missouri?
Yes. Missouri's Medicaid program offers waivers that can help cover home care and, in some cases, assisted living for residents who meet income and care-need rules. Eligibility and covered services vary, so confirm the details with the state program.
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