Southeast Missouri Health Network

Health center with 12 sites in Benton, MO.

The federal rule for health centers

Southeast Missouri Health Network charges a lower, sliding fee based on income to patients whose household has a yearly income up to $31,920 for 1 person, $43,280 for 2, $54,640 for 3, $66,000 for 4, $77,360 for 5 or $88,720 for 6. Federal health center rules require this sliding fee at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Ask the front desk for the sliding fee application.

The hospital makes the final decision.

Yearly household income, before taxes, using the 2026 federal poverty guidelines (discount up to 200% of poverty level).
People in householdFree care up toDiscount up to
1not found$31,920
2not found$43,280
3not found$54,640
4not found$66,000
5not found$77,360
6not found$88,720

How to apply

  1. Call (573) 545-4200 and ask for financial assistance or the sliding fee.
  2. Health center website

Sites

  • Benton Medical Center
    6724 State Highway 77, Benton, MO 63736
    (573) 545-4200
  • Bernie Medical and Dental Center
    741 S Walnut St, Bernie, MO 63822
    (573) 293-6836
  • Caruthersville Medical and Dental Center
    109 E 5th St, Caruthersville, MO 63830
    (573) 922-6097
  • East Prairie Dental Center
    111 Prairie Dr, East Prairie, MO 63845
    (573) 649-9311
  • Otto Bean Dental Clinic
    500 Russell St, Kennett, MO 63857
    (573) 717-1715
  • Otto Bean Medical Clinic
    500 Russell St, Kennett, MO 63857
    (573) 717-1332
  • NMCC School Based Health Center
    310 US Highway 61, New Madrid, MO 63869
    (573) 688-6031
  • New Madrid Medical Center
    655 US Highway 61, New Madrid, MO 63869
    (573) 748-2592
  • Sikeston Alternative Education Center Clinic
    835 W Murray Ln, Sikeston, MO 63801
    (573) 472-8887
  • Sikeston Dental Center
    220 Southland Dr, Sikeston, MO 63801
    (573) 471-4167
  • Sikeston High School Clinic
    200 Pine St, Sikeston, MO 63801
    (573) 472-8887
  • Sikeston Medical Clinic
    200 Southland Dr, Sikeston, MO 63801
    (573) 472-1770

What is covered

Ask which services the sliding fee covers, such as dental, lab work or medicines.

Sources

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