Consumer Guide to Health Care
Prescription Drug Assistance Programs
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Prescription drugs are a major expense for many health
care consumers. Some insurance programs provide no or limited coverage for these drugs. Here are
some places to turn for help and information.
- Wisconsin's
Prescription Drug Resource Center has information on programs that
might save you money on your prescription drugs. Here you can find
out how to buy medications from Wisconsin-approved Canadian
pharmacies open to Wisconsin residents.
- BadgerRx Gold: This
program offers Wisconsin residents who do not have
adequate prescription drug insurance a way to save money on
their drug purchases. There are no income or age requirements
and no restrictions based on pre-existing conditions. There is
an annual fee to join the program.
- SeniorCare is a prescription drug assistance
program for Wisconsin residents who are 65 years of age or older
and who meet the eligibility criteria. The
SeniorCare
Web site, by the Department of Health Services,
provides additional information on the program.
-
Wisconsin Cancer and Chronic Disease Drug Repository. This is a program in which unused
medications can be donated to a participating pharmacy or medical facility and
given to those who cannot afford medications.
- Partnership
for Prescription Assistance is an interactive Web site that can
help you find government and private prescription drug assistance
programs if you are low-income and uninsured. Help is also
available by phone at 1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669).
- NeedyMeds can provide
additional information on free or reduced-fee prescription drug
programs available to those in need.
- Rx Outreach,
offered by Express Scripts Specialty Distribution Services, Inc., a mail order
pharmacy company, provides generic drugs in 90- or 180-day quantities for reduced prices.
The program is available to individuals and families with incomes up to 250% of the
federal poverty level who have no or limited prescription drug coverage.
- Pfizer Helpful
Answers provides information on how you can get Pfizer
medications free or at reduced prices. If you do not have
insurance that covers prescription drugs there may be a program
for you regardless of age or income. You can also call toll-free
1-866-776-3700 for more information.
- If you or a loved one have a rare disease, a National
Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Patient Assistance Program
may be able to help you find free or reduced-fee prescription
drugs for your condition.
-
BenefitsCheckUp, a service of the
National
Council on the Aging, can help you find public and private
programs that may be able to help pay for your prescription
drugs.
- Information
about Medicare prescription drug coverage.
Last Revised: October 07, 2009
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