About Us
Mission
We champion a healthier future by delivering vital medical support to uplift our communities.
As a program of AcruxKC, AccessKC exists to remove barriers to healthcare for individuals and families across the Kansas City metro. We believe that everyone deserves timely, compassionate, and affordable access to care—regardless of income or insurance status.
Leadership Team
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Beth Radtke
Executive Director
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Jolanta Liu
Vice President, AccessKC
Services
Where We Serve
AccessKC provides support to eligible residents across the bi-state Kansas City metro area.
We currently serve individuals who live in the following counties:
Missouri: Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, Ray
Kansas: Johnson, Leavenworth, Wyandotte
What We Cover
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
Recent Highlights
Impact
Since 2005, AccessKC has helped tens of thousands of individuals across the region receive immediate medical help- prescriptions, emergency dental care, hearing aids, and more- without delay or red tape.
Over $1.5 million in medical services delivered to community members in the past year
Hundreds of families supported through our core Short-Term Medical Assistance program
New initiatives launched to serve working households (ThriveKC) and improve student vision care (See to Succeed)
Our reach continues to grow, driven by trust, need, and a deep commitment to health equity.
AccessKC could not exist without the commitment of local social service agencies and trusted healthcare providers. These partnerships allow us to respond quickly, connect people to care, and maximize impact.
We are proud to work with:
Social Service Intake Partners – Including community agencies, nonprofit resource centers, and housing organizations
Health Providers – Local pharmacies, dental clinics, optometrists, audiologists, and others who deliver care directly to clients