Patient Assistance Programs
Collection by Ardavan Mashhadian
This Board is created for helping patients to find different resources to help them with medications and supplemental income.
NeedyMeds
NeedyMeds has free information on medication and healthcare costs savings programs including prescription assistance programs and medical and dental clinics.
This easy-to-use app is ideal for anyone living with a chronic disease, caregivers, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers who are interested in financial assistance options for prescription medications. AssistFund Mobile offers users the ability to apply for The Assistance Fund programs. The app also provides access to information about prescription drug assistance programs and the medications supported by such programs.
The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provides comprehensive long term services and supports to Medicaid and Medicare enrollees. An interdisciplinary team of health professionals provides individuals with coordinated care. For most participants, the comprehensive service package enables them to receive care at home rather than receive care in a nursing home.
Patient Assistance Programs
Patient assistance programs are run by pharmaceutical companies to provide free medications to people who cannot afford to buy their medicine. RxAssist offers a comprehensive database of these patient assistance programs, as well as practical tools, news, and articles so that health care professionals and patients can find the information they need. All in one place.
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. SSI benefits also are payable to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits.
Prescription Assistance Programs for Asthma Drugs
Learn how to enroll in prescription assistance programs (including copay and patient assistance programs) to get free or low-cost asthma medications.
This app is a free drug discount card that saves users up to 75% or more off the cash price of prescription medications purchased at almost any pharmacy. The discount also applies to over-the-counter medications (if the doctor writes a prescription for the drug) and pet prescription medications purchased at a pharmacy. The card is free and there is no registration. Anyone can use the card as there are no income, insurance, age, or residency requirements.
Programs To Access Medicines
Patient Assistance Programs
Patient assistance programs, also referred to as PAPs, prescription assistance, or prescription support programs, can make prescription drugs more affordable for consumers. Patient assistance programs are funded by pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations to help qualified patients get prescription medicines for free or at a significantly reduced cost.
State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program
Many states and the U.S. Virgin Islands offer help paying drug plan premiums and/or other drug costs. Select a state or territory below then click “Search” to see if any programs are available in your area.
State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program
Medicare and Patient Assistance Programs: While some patient assistance programs exclude patients who have Medicare Part D coverage from eligibility, some plans are available to medicare recipients. Medicare.gov has several tools available to help patients find plans that may be available to them.