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Government Subsidized Prescription Drug Benefits | State of Missouri: Department of Social Services: Mo Healthnet Division

615 Howerton Court, Jefferson City, MO 65102

Eligibility

Missouri residents age 65 and over. - Income of $17,000 of less as individual or $25,000 or less as a couple - Must live in Missouri min. of 1 year prior to enrolling

Required documents

Supply property tax credit or regular tax return - Picture ID or license - Statement from pharmacy showing last years cost

Hours

Call for Hours

573-751-3425
Voice·

Main

800-392-3738
Voice·

Child Abuse Hot Line

Languages

English Only

Application process

Yearly enrollment in Jan/Feb

Fees

Vary. $25-$35 annual fee and $250-$500 deductible

Service area

Cole County in Missouri

Department of social services: Mo Healthnet. Services include non-emergency medical transportation, pension benefits assistance, protection and advocacy for individuals with disabilities, Medicare information/counseling, health insurance premium assistance, government subsidized prescription drug benefits, Medicaid applications, Medicaid appeals/complaints, Medicare appeals/complaints, Medicare enrollment, children’s state/local health insurance programs, and case/care management. ALSO KNOWN AS STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES DFS DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES

Last Assured

08/28/2025

Providing organization

STATE OF MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

To maintain or improve the quality of life for the people of the State of Missouri. The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) was constitutionally established in 1974. It is charged with administering programs to promote, safeguard and protect the general welfare of children, to maintain and strengthen family life and to aid people in need as they strive to achieve their highest level of independence. ALSO KNOWN AS DFS DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES