Prescription drug assistance programs
Here is information on programs that offer free or lower cost medication, programs that provide help with other health care costs, and Medicare health plans that include prescription coverage. There is also information about the new Medicare-approved drug discount cards.
By: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Common questions about prescription drug programs
There are many fact sheets on prescription drug programs here.
By: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Guide to choosing a Medicare-approved drug discount card
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: Centers on Medicare and Medicaid Services
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AIDS drug assistance program
Click on your state and get the rules and contact information for help with AIDS medications.
By: The Access Project
VA transitional pharmacy benefit questions
The transitional pharmacy benefit will allow VA to fill eligible veterans’ prescriptions that are written by their private non-VA doctors until you have you first VA appointment.
By: Department of Veterans Affairs
How to get shots with the Vaccines for Children Program (VFC)
You may be able to get shots for free for your child. Here is who can get them and how.
By: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Buying prescriptions online
Here is information to help you decide whether you want to buy prescriptions online or not.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Clinical trials list
This is a listing of industry clinical trials that are actively recruiting patients. You could get care or medication through these trials. Use the listing to search for clinical trials by therapeutic area and geographic region.
By: Thomson CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing Service
Getting your health plan to cover your prescription medications
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
Be an active member of your health care team
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
Can't afford your prescription drugs? Maybe you can get them for free
Many pharmaceutical companies have patient assistance 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