Sunday, June 5, 2011

Washington Prescription Assistance Programs

Depending on your income, you may be eligible for Patient Assistance Program(s). There are many programs that are available to help you obtain free or low-cost medications. Many of these programs are sponsored by the company that manufacturers the drug. Each program has different rules and a different process for application, but the time to research and apply to the program(s) may be well worth the money you can save.

 

WPDP Prescription Drug Discount Card

  • Any Washington state resident is eligible for the card!
  • Use it at participating retail pharmacies.
  • Mail Order & Specialty services available!

 

Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) HelpLine

The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) HelpLine provides free health insurance education, assistance, and advocacy for all Washington residents, including the disabled, in hundreds of communities statewide.

 

Office of the Insurance Commissioner - Additional Prescription Assistance Information

 

BenefitsCheckUp

Many older people need help paying for prescription drugs, health care, utilities and other basic needs. Ironically, millions of older Americans — especially those with limited incomes — are eligible for but not receiving benefits from existing federal, state and local programs. Ranging from heating and energy assistance to prescription savings programs to income supplements, there are many public programs available to seniors in need if they only knew about them and how to apply for them.

 

Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs

Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs provides consumers free, unbiased analyses of prescription drugs based on effectiveness, safety and price. Easy-to-read reports identify "Best Buys" that can save consumers up to $2,000 a year or more on their medications. Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs is a grant-funded public education project supported by Consumers Union with support from the Engelberg Foundation and the National Library of Medicine. Evaluations are based on the Drug Effectiveness Review Project which is based at the Oregon Health and Science University.

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