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Government Subsidized Prescription Drug Benefits | State Of Missouri: Department Of Social Services

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

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

800-735-2966
Voice·

TTY

573-751-4815
Voice·

Main

573-751-3203
Fax·

Fax

800-392-2161
Voice·

MO HealthNet (Medicare/Medicaid)

800-392-3738
Voice·

Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline

Languages

English

Application process

Yearly enrollment in Jan/Feb

Fees

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

Service area

State of Missouri

Department of Social Services. Services include vocational rehabilitation, special needs job development, eye care, medicare information/counseling, child support assistance/enforcement, protection and advocacy for individuals with disabilities, pension benefits assistance, pap tests, HIV testing, STD screening, contraception, general sexuality/reproductive health education, STD treatment, obstetrics/gynecology, child care expense assistance, government subsidized prescription drug benefits, Medicaid applications, Medicaid appeals/complaints, TANF appeals/complaints, TANF applications, food stamps/SNAP appeals/complaints, food stamps/SNAP applications, health insurance premium assistance, medicaid appeals/complaints, medicaid applications, medicare appeals/complaints, medicare enrollment, child abuse hotlines, children’s state/local health insurance programs, and case/care management.

Last Assured

08/26/2025

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