Missouri Highlands Health Care
FQHCOperated by Big Springs Medical Association Inc.
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
42.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Missouri Highlands Health Care
Missouri Highlands Health Care is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Ellington, MO. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like Missouri Highlands Health Care play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
HIV testing + PrEP at Missouri Highlands Health Care or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Missouri Highlands Health Care doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Missouri.
Coverage + benefits in Missouri
Missouri Highlands Health Care accepts Missouri Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Missouri Highlands Health Care offer?
Missouri Highlands Health Care in Ellington, Missouri offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Missouri Highlands Health Care accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Missouri Highlands Health Care accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Missouri Highlands Health Care?
42.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Missouri Highlands Health Care a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Missouri Highlands Health Care is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is Missouri Highlands Health Care located?
Missouri Highlands Health Care is at 110 S 2nd St, Ellington, MO 63638-9400. Phone: 573-663-2313.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.