Getting prescription drugs from Medicare
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Find out about benefits and extra help for people with low incomes.
By: U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Extra help with Medicare prescription drugs
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You may be able to get extra help to pay for the premiums, annual deductible, and co-payments related to the new Medicare Prescription Drug Program. You can enroll online for the Part D low-income subsidies (called "extra help").
By: Social Security Administration
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Spanish / Español
Prescription coverage for Seniors and people with disabilities
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Here is information on Medicare health plans that include prescription coverage. There is also information about the new Medicare-approved drug discount cards.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Drug discount cards for Seniors and people with disabilities
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This booklet has information about the new Medicare-approved drug discount cards including who can get a card, how they work, and how to choose the best card for you.
By: U.S Department of Health & Human Services, Centers on Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Spanish / Español
AIDS drug assistance program
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Click on your state and get the rules and contact information for help with AIDS medications.
By: The Access Project
Free shots for your child
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You may be able to get shots for free for your child with the Vaccines for Children Program (VFC). Here is who can get them and how.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Veterans' transitional pharmacy benefit
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The transitional pharmacy benefit will allow VA to fill prescriptions that are written by your private non-VA doctors until you have you first VA appointment.
By: Department of Veterans Affairs
Can't afford your prescription drugs? Maybe you can get them for free
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Many drug companies have programs to help people get the medications they need for free or at low cost. This Web site can help you find creative ways to get the medications you need.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Prescription drug assistance programs
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Here is information about programs that offer free or lower cost medication and programs that provide help with other health care costs.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Common questions about prescription drug programs
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There are many fact sheets on prescription drug programs here.
By: U.S Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Getting your health plan to cover your prescription medications
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The doctor says that you need the medication, but your health plan won't pay for it. What now?
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Buying prescriptions online
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This information will help you decide whether you want to buy prescriptions online or not.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Getting care in a clinical trial
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This Web site has a guide to clinical trials to answer your questions. It also includes a link to ClinicalTrials.gov where you can look for specific trials. You could get care or medication through these trials.
By: Food and Drug Administration
Prescription drug options
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This website can help you learn about more affordable drug treatment options to discuss with your physician.
By: Consumer Reports
Be an active member of your health care team
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Here are tips to protect yourself and get the most benefit from prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This includes a list of questions to ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
By: Federal Citizen Information Center
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