KC Fresh RX

KC Fresh Rx

Patients with Medicaid:

Is your blood pressure or blood sugar getting too high?
Do you worry about having enough food?

KC Fresh Rx might be the program for you!

If you think you might be eligible for the KC Fresh Rx program, you'll need a referral form completed by you and your healthcare provider. The KC Fresh Rx program runs for six months with two opportunities to join in 2027. One group will begin in January 2027 and the other begins in May 2027.

Get started

Start your journey by completing a self-referral form. You can fill out a form in one of the following ways:

Complete the online form. After submitting the online form, it will be sent to your healthcare provider, who will confirm your eligibility for this program and will fax or mail the form to program staff.

Online Referral Form

OR

Print and return a paper form (multiple languages available). After filling out the patient section, please have your healthcare provider fill out the provider section. The completed form must be returned via mail or fax; see the form for details.

About

What is KC Fresh Rx?

KC Fresh Rx is a program that helps participants learn about the importance of including fresh fruits and vegetables in their diet to improve their blood sugar and/or blood pressure.

This program is for people who:

Receive their insurance through Medicaid (KanCare or MO HealthNet).
Have struggled with having enough food in the past year.
Have been diagnosed with at least one of the following:
- Pre-hypertension.
- Hypertension.
- Pre-diabetes.
- Diabetes (well controlled and not on insulin).

This program runs for six months and provides:

Funds given monthly to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables
Nutrition education resources and classes.

View or print an informational brochure

MAP OF PARTICIPATING BALLS GROCERY STORES

Click on a store location to see store information and to get directions.