Government Subsidized Prescription Drug Benefits | State of Missouri: Department of Social Services: Mo Healthnet Division
MoRx was created by the 93rd General Assembly to coordinate benefits with Medicare's (Part D) Prescription Drug Program, and to provide additional assistance for prescription drug costs to Missourians in need. MoRx pays for 50% of members' out of pocket costs remaining after their Medicare Prescription Drug Plan pays. It pays for 50% of the deductible, 50% of the co-pays before the coverage gap, 50% of the coverage gap, and 50% of co-pays in the catastrophic coverage. MoRx does not pay for the Medicare Part D Plan's monthly premium. MoRx uses the formulary of the Medicare Prescription Drug Plans. Any drug covered by a member's Medicare Drug Plan will also be covered by the MoRx plan. MoRx works with all Medicare Prescription Drug Plans. Dual eligible members will continue to have coverage for Medicare-excluded drugs through MO HealthNet. Medicare-excluded drugs include specific over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, minerals, limited cough and cold drugs, benzodiazepines and barbiturates as they are currently covered by MO HealthNet, as noted on the MO HealthNet Division Pharmacy pages. Extra help with paying for Medicare Part D costs is available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) for individuals with low income and limited assets. All dual eligibles automatically qualify for the extra help in paying for their premiums and co-pays. Other individuals may submit an application for extra help to the SSA.
Date of Last Formal Update
02/19/2024
Data provided by
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
Physical Address
615 Howerton Court, Jefferson City, MO 65102
Hours
Call for Hours
Voice
Website
Application process
Yearly enrollment in Jan/Feb
Fee
Vary. $25-$35 annual fee and $250-$500 deductible
Required documents
Supply property tax credit or regular tax return - Picture ID or license - Statement from pharmacy showing last years cost
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
Languages
English Only
Service area
Cole County, MO
Agency info
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