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How can I get help with the cost of my medications? |
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Some pharmaceutical companies offer prescription assistance programs to individuals and families with financial needs. These programs typically require a doctor’s consent and proof of your financial status. They may also require that you have either no health insurance or no prescription drug benefit through your health insurance. |
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In addition, there are county, state, and national prescription programs for which you may qualify and special drug discount cards offered by some pharmaceutical companies. Beginning January 1, 2006, Medicare will start a new program to help pay for prescription drugs for people who receive Medicare benefits and people who currently have both Medicare and Medicaid. NMHA has developed written materials to explain this new program, also called Medicare Rx, Part D, or the prescription drug benefit, to help consumers, their family and friends, better understand this new benefit and what steps they need to take to get this benefit. The following resources can help you find out more information about patient prescription drug assistance: Partnership for Prescription Assistance is an interactive site designed to help you find patient prescription drug assistance programs for which you may qualify. You can use the on-line application wizard, view and read about prescription assistance programs offered by the drug manufacturers, and search for prescription drug assistance programs in your state. You can also contact the Partnership for Prescription Assistance by calling 1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669). Your local and/or state Mental Health Association is a resource for information about state and local prescription assistance programs. Medicare's web site can help you find public and private programs that offer discounted or free medication, as well as Medicare health plans that include prescription coverage. If you need further assistance on mental health issues or referrals, please contact the NMHA Resource Center at 1-800-969-6642 or email us . |
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