* Help with Prescription Drug Costs

If you are looking for assistance to help you pay for your prescriptions, there are several agencies you may want to contact:

• Start by contacting your local State Social Services Agency. Social Services can provide direct assistance to individuals in distress and referrals to other local organizations that may be able to help you.
• Community-Based Health Centers serve populations with limited access to healthcare. A patient's annual income and family size determines their ability to pay, according to the most recent Federal Poverty Guidelines.
• If you are a Medicare or Medicaid recipient, you may call the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) at 1.800.MEDICARE (1.800.633.4227) or TTY: 1.877.486.2048. CMS can provide information about government-run healthcare programs and referrals to state agencies that administer these programs.
• Consider contacting the company that manufactures your medication. They may supply you with free or discounted medication. You may also get a list of discount programs by company through the organization Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) that offers the Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA). You may contact the PPA at 1.888.4PPA.NOW (1.888.477.2669).

Veterans
If you are a veteran, you may also want to contact the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA offers many programs designed to assist veterans.

Senior Citizens
If you are a senior citizen, you may also want to use the Administration on Aging's (AOA) Eldercare Locator. This free service can help you locate resources and programs designed to assist seniors in your area. You can also contact an Eldercare Locator information specialist by calling 1.800.677.1116.

Medicare Beneficiaries
Medicare beneficiaries already enrolled in Medicare's Prescription Drug Program are eligible for extra help with the cost of prescription drugs if they have limited income and resources. You can apply online for extra help.

Need More Information? Try These Additional Resources:

• PPA Frequently Asked Questions
• Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs
• What You Need to Complete the Application for Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs
• Tips for Completing the Application for Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs
• Medicare Extra Help: Resource and Income Limits
• Helping Medicare beneficiaries with disabilities with prescription costs

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