AccessKC Health Assistance
Immediate Medical Help for Those Who Qualify
AccessKC, the flagship program of Kansas City-based nonprofit AcruxKC, facilitates access to basic health services for low-income residents of the bi-state Kansas City region. AccessKC reduces barriers to care for individuals and families facing financial challenges, including those who are uninsured or underinsured.
What We Help With
AccessKC facilitates access to health services. For eligible individuals, voucher-based AccessKC covers 100% of the cost of certain health services, including:
Dental Services
Durable Medical Goods
Hearing Aids
Prescriptions
Eye Exams & Glasses
Eligibility
AccessKC is available to residents of eight counties:
Missouri: Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, or Ray
Kansas: Johnson, Leavenworth, or Wyandotte
Income Guidelines:
Up to 200% of the federal poverty level, including:
$2,608/month – Single person
$3,525/month – Two people
$5,458/month – Family of four
Required Documentation:
A current prescription or medical order
Proof of income for the past 30 days for all household members 18+
Photo ID and SSN/ITIN/Birth Certificate for household members 18+
Proof of address (past 30 days)
Additional Initiatives
AccessKC also operates targeted programs to meet specific community needs:
ThriveKC
ThriveKC focuses on supporting ALICE households — those who are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed — by helping them access necessary medical care before a crisis occurs. This initiative builds stability for working families who often fall just outside traditional aid programs.
See to Succeed
See to Succeed provides on-site vision care and free glasses to qualifying students in local schools. This school-based initiative ensures that vision challenges don’t interfere with a child’s ability to learn, participate, and thrive in the classroom.