The Medicine Program

Patient Assistance Programs

support — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:20:10 +0000

It is an unfortunate reality that many uninsured people have trouble paying for their medications. Many people cannot get insurance because of poor health or pre-existing conditions, or because they simply can’t afford it. Medications aren’t cheap, especially for those people who have to take multiple medications per day. Not all have the option of using generic brand, or the generic brand is just as expensive as the name brand prescription. Many of these same people must suffer without medication or sacrifice the rest of their living expenses just to pay for the prescriptions. Luckily, there is help for those who cannot afford their prescriptions, and that is in the form or Patient Prescription Programs. Through these programs, those that are uninsured can get their prescriptions for free or at a very low price.

Prescription Assistant Programs are funded by major pharmaceutical companies and aid those who are in need. There are 475 public and private assistance programs, and 200 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. More than 2,500 medications are offered by these programs. Those qualified uninsured individuals can get help paying for their medications. Depending on the individual, this means getting the medication for free or at a very low cost. Help is available for children as well. The programs vary by state as do the qualifications to be eligible for the program. Not all medications are available through these programs. Only certain brand name drugs and generic drugs are available.

Finding the programs which provide free medication is quite simple. A list of the programs and free medicine that are covered by the programs is readily available online. You can simply go to a PAP website and search for programs and medication. Some even have applications for the program on the site itself. They will also list the requirements for eligibility as well. The program itself is free and will cost nothing to participants. Also, patients’ information is kept confidential. In order to qualify, an applicant must be uninsured or under insured, and must have a certain income. When applying it is a good idea to look over the Federal Poverty Guidelines. It is also good to plan ahead for refills. Some programs require a call from the doctor’s office for a refill, while others allow the patient to call in directly for a refill. Some may even require a new application.

There are millions of people who are uninsured and without life saving medications. Prescription Assistant Programs have aided millions of the people who are in serious need. More than a thousand national, state and local organizations have cooperated with the PPA to provide free medicine to those who need it. If you are someone who is need, see if you qualify for these programs today. You can simply visit the PPA website or call the number 1-888-4PPA-NOW to find out more information about these programs. You can also visit local clinics to get more information and to apply for the programs. There is no reason for anyone who cannot afford insurance to be without medication.

cost of medicine to high

support — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:09:24 +0000

problems sente arorta dibetes dry eyes thyroid hearts lot of pills to take and cost is very high when you become a senior and they say its the golden age but should be called sick age all the seniors talk about is grand children and the price of medicine

charles phildelphia

thanks

support — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:16:42 +0000

thank you this is so wonderful for people that cannot afford their medicines i do thank you from the very bottom of my heart bless you all i dont know what i would do about my medicine if it wasnt fo something like this thank you again words cannot express my gratitude

Cynthia South Carolina

My insurance has been used up for the year.

support — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:19:34 +0000

I have three perscriptions one cost $265.00. I live $25000 a year. I have one month to go before my insurance takes over and I pay $65.00 for that perscription.
I have have had cancer twice that I am still trying to not get again. I now have fibromyagla, MS, shingles and other minor problems they all cost money.

Margaret, Washington

My Father has reached his coverage gap

support — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:23:40 +0000

My Father is 68 yrs old and every year about September he reaches his coverage gap. He has bipolar and has also suffered a stroke. His medicines range about $600.00 a month. He worries about doing without medication because he knows he could have a bipolar attack or even worse, another stroke

Frank nogosky, Virginia

Empowered Myself

support — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:03:42 +0000

My story starts 20 years ago. My husband and I raised a combined eight children. I was a stay at home mom my husband running his own business. Our story is the same as so many others with their own business. You can't afford to purchase insurance and you don't qualify for government help. At one point we heard about Child Health Plus, filed out the application, and qualified for our children. This program saved us many times. One year our family qualified for Family Health Plus. My husband and I quickly ran to get badly needed physicals. My doctor ordered many tests. When I received my diagnosis, I was put on an expensive medication. Our family size and income changed again and we lost the Family Health Plus. I still need the medication but cannot afford to pay for it. This is why I am looking for help.

Ruth, New York

Medicine Too Costly

support — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:05:49 +0000

Retirement has turned out to be more costly every day. What was planned on for medical benefits while working, have been eroded after retirement. Pharmacy costs have gone up and medicine benefits have gone down. More out of pocket expenses. Now it is take half a pill instead of a whole one as prescribed.

Gabriella, Ohio

Mr. Jessie Norris

support — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 21:06:43 +0000

I am a carpenter. While doing a job, I had a nail gun that the safety did not work on properly go off and shoot a nail into my arm through the elbow. Due to nerve damage in my elbow, I am unable currently unable to work therefore I have difficulty getting my medications.

Jessie, Virginia

to loose a loved one

support — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:10:23 +0000

I was married at 16 yrs old my husband was 19.We had 2 beautiful children a boy and a girl.My husband passed away at a very young age 34.I did remarry and had 2 more children a girl and a boy.I was once again widowed at age 36.My oldest child was 16 and my baby was 6 yrs old.I managed to survive.My oldest son married and had a beautiful little girl in 1999.He called me on Oct.31,2001 just a few weeks before her second birthday to tell me she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma.My lil angel fought for 3 yrs loosing her battle in 2005.I am telling you all this because i have a brother who recently had a heart attack.He has always been a hard worker.He worked farm labor has no insurance.His presriptions are much he cant get them.He needs these to live.They put a metal stent veins so he needs these meds.My father and I paid for the first one my dad is 80.We cant pay for them either.My brother is almost done with his meds and I am so scared for him.Someone please help us.I dont want to loose my brother too.I feel so helpless.

Ivy,California

No insurance since Nov. 2006

support — Sun, 06 May 2007 03:39:33 +0000

I fell and hit my head on a business trip and went without medical attention for 19 hrs. Got on a plane at pm on Nov.16
But I have Very high blood pressure 240/150. Now I have problems doing everything.I have a great Doctor but Now that I'm not working for that employer I anymore.t hey refused my workman's comp and i'm trying survive.But I end up spending 2 or 3 hundred cash on all our pills.My doctor says I'm Disabled and i'm in the paper work/medical records with The Social Security. I have to have my medicine or hurt all over.I had a MRI taking and I was Diagnosed with Degenerative Neck And lumbar.My hand cramps up, standing or sitting & Many more.I can barely buy food never mind our meds I do try to get the $3 scripts but not all of them are on that list. I have 10 different meds & my husband has 4. Please help or forward this to people I can get help from.

Joyce, Missouri

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