Gateway to Better Health

Gateway to Better Health The Gateway to Better Health program was designed to provide uninsured adults a bridge in care until they were able to enroll in health insurance coverage options available through the Affordable Care Act. It served as a temporary health care program for uninsured adults across St. Louis City and County.

The program covered primary, specialty, and urgent care services for individuals earning up to 100% of the Federal Poverty Level.

In August 2020, Missouri voters approved Medicaid expansion! This meant that residents across the region who were covered under the Gateway to Better Health program, would now likely qualify for Medicaid benefits under this new state-wide policy change. The review process to transition Gateway members to appropriate forms of Medicaid coverage began October 1, 2021 (see the RHC blog for more information).

The Gateway program concluded on December 31, 2022 with all members successfully converting to full insurance coverage!