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Prescription Expense Assistance | Northland Assistance Center - Access KC

2018 Gentry St, Kansas City, MO 64116

Eligibility
Income 200% of federal poverty level. Assistance available once per year. Does not assist with controlled substances, birth control, smoking cessation, or "cosmetic" medications.
Required documents
Photo ID, SS cards, proof of address, and proof of income for last 30 days for everyone in household.
Hours
M-Th 9am-2pm by appointment
816-421-2243
Voice·

Main Phone

Languages
N/A
Application process
Call for 9am on Monday for an appointment
Fees
None
Service area
Clay and Platte Counties, MO (ONLY)
THEY MUST HAVE DOCTOR'S ORDERS/HEALTHCARE PROVIDER REFERRAL FOR DIABETIC SUPPLIES, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. MEDICATION PRESCRIPTIONS - SCRIPT IN HAND OR SCRIPT MAY EXIST AT PARTNERING KCMC PHARMACY (HY-VEE) FOR ASSISTANCE. Provides emergency assistance with medical needs including prescriptions (no controlled substances), enzyme prescriptions, adult briefs, dental emergencies (does not include dentures), diabetic supplies, durable medical equipment, hearing aids, eye exams and glasses (no contacts). Does not cover emergency room visits, pre-existing medical expenses, routine doctor's visits or hospitalization. Do not pay Medicaid co-pays.
Last Assured
12/17/2025
Data provided by
United Way of Greater Kansas City 211
Providing organization
NORTHLAND ASSISTANCE CENTER
Provides emergency assistance to persons in need in Clay and Platte counties in Missouri ONLY.