Serving the Missouri counties of Barry, Christian, Greene, Lawrence and Webster.
With Essence, You Get More of What Makes the Right Plan
✓More Flexibility. Our new Flexible Benefits Card allows you to access your plan’s over-the-counter (OTC) benefit when and where you want. Use your preloaded card in retail stores or online to pay for eligible health-related OTC items.
✓More Savings. Our plan includes many ways to save, such as $0 premium, $0 deductible, $0 primary care copay and $0 preferred generic medications.
✓More Doctors. Essence has a robust network of leading area providers—including the doctors and facilities of Mercy Health†—all sharing our mission of delivering high-quality care.
†Other Pharmacies, Physicians and Providers are available in our network.