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PRESCRIPTION
PURCHASING
ASSISTANCE
(for low-income individuals) FEDERAL
PROGRAMS
NATIONAL
PHARMACEUTICAL PROGRAM (information number) 303.455.1000 DENVER
CENTRAL METRO AREA
ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community LIFT Program
5045 W. First Av,
Denver
303.935.7386
Mon - Thur: 9:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: Need referral, proof of income, Colorado ID and
Social Security number. (No
Fee)
SERVICES: Clothing, Food, Financial Assistance emergency shelter (as
available), rental assistance, transportation, prescriptions, case
management and some counseling.
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF DENVER
1400 Josephine, Denver
303.861.2122 - 303.322.5205
Hours Vary
ELIGIBILITY: All
SERVICES: Services for Disabilities, Financial
Assistance BROADWAY
ASSISTANCE CENTER
ELIGIBILITY: low-income residents of Denver from Colfax to I-25,
Washington to Federal Blvd.
Residents north to 6th Ave, east to Washington St.,
south and west to I-25
SERVICES: food pantry, clothing bank, rent assistance, utilities
assistance, soup kitchen, employment assistance
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120 S.
Broadway, Denver 303.722.8959
food bank: M, W, F 9 a.m. to 3
(10am-1pm M,W,F,S)
p.m.
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at St. Joseph’s Church
605 W 6th
Ave., Denver 80204 303.893.4108
Mon, Wed, Fri: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
COLORADO AIDS PROJECT
701 E. Colfax
Av. # 212,
Denver
303.837.0166
Mon - Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: People with HIV, ARC or AIDS and their families
SERVICES:
Medical/Dental Services, Support Groups, Case management, housing,
food bank, legal program, massage program, transportation, bus tokens,
medical equipment, financial assistance, counseling, support groups.
COLORADO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS
2100 Broadway,
Denver
303.293.2217
Mon - Fri: 9
a.m. - 4 p.m.
SERVICES: Housing Information and Services, Numerous housing
programs, emergency financial
assistance, medical care through Stout Street Clinic
(separate listing), mental health, family support.
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - Refugee Services Program
789 Sherman #250, Denver
303.863.8211
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY:
Requirements Must be a refugee, asylee or victim of
trafficking
SERVICES:
Services for Ethnic Populations, Refugee Services/Immigration,
Department of Social/Human Services Languages Spoken English, Spanish
Additional Information Employment assistance, case management,
counseling, interpreters, day care, mental health services, elder
services, foster care and protective services, financial assistance,
medical assistance, ESL, job training, tuition assistance.
COMITIS CRISIS CENTER
Aurora
303.343.9890
24 Hour 303.341.9160
SERVICES: Homeless Services, Suicide
Hotlines and Support, Youth Services (13-17), Hotlines, Shelter Beds,
Domestic Violence Services Additional
Information 24 hour community crisis center providing
services to anyone in need. Services include crisis line, emergency
shelter for youth, adults and families, walk-in emergency
financial asst., counseling, outreach, info/referral.
THE DENVER CENTER FOR CRIME VICTIMS
(DCCV)
Denver
303.894.8000
24 Hour 303-461-8587
Spanish 303-860-0660
24/7
ELIGIBILITY: Victims of crime in Denver County.
Call hotline for
appointment
SERVICES:
Children Services (birth-12), Court Services,
Services for Disabilities, Domestic Violence Services, Services for
Ethnic Populations, Financial
Assistance, Grief Support (Education and Mortuary), Hate
Crime Services, Hotlines, Identification Replacement,
Interpreters/Translators, Legal Services, Mental Health Services,
Refugee Services/Immigration, Services for Seniors, Sexual Assault and
Incest Services, Support Groups, Victim Assistance/Witness Program
DENVER HUMAN SERVICES - Low-Income Energy Assistance Program
1200 Federal Blvd,
Denver
303.297.0057
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: Low-income Denver residents, proof
of residency required.
SERVICES:
Financial Assistance, Repairs of any kind Additional Information Money
for emergency repairs of broken windows, furnaces (Nov. thru Apr.)
Also assistance with Public Service shut-off notices. Process food
stamps.
DENVER HUMAN SERVICES - Child Support Enforcement Division
1200 Federal Blvd,
Denver
720.944.2960
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: Denver city and county residents. Fees Fee Charged Fees Explanation $20 for non-AFDC recipients.
SERVICES: Financial
Assistance Languages Spoken
English Additional
Information Assists with
collection of child support. Assists with locating non-custodial
parents, establishment of paternity, establishment and enforcement of
child support orders and medical support.
DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Pupil Assistance Fund
900 Grant
St,
Denver
303.764.3620
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: Denver Public Schools students only
SERVICES:
Clothing, Financial Assistance, Children Services (birth-12), Youth
Services (13-17), Education and Employment Programs Additional
Information Emergency clothing, school supplies, glasses for Denver
school children through school social worker and nurse
DENVER URBAN MINISTRIES
1717 E. Colfax Av, Denver
303.355.4896
Mon - Thur: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: Must have Colorado ID. (free)
SERVICES:
Clothing, Education and Employment Programs, Financial Assistance,
Food, Legal Services Additional Information Provides direct human
services, such as food, clothing, utility assistance, infant needs,
furniture and free legal counseling. Offers Job Center for career
counseling and job placement. Rent and Public Service bill assistance
is available in limited amounts. Please call 303-355-4896 x103 to find
out qualifications and if funding is available. Emergency repairs for
single family dwellings. Problem must be serious enough that dwelling
is not habitable. Electrical, roofing, heating, plumbing, water
heaters.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INITIATIVE FOR WOMEN WITH
DISABILITIES
Denver
303.839.5510
Mon - Fri: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY:
Requirements Disabled domestic violence, sex assault,
caregiver abuse victims.
SERVICES: Services for Disabilities, Domestic Violence Services, Caregiver Abuse
Additional Information Provides peer support, domestic violence and/or
disability education, info/referral, small
financial aid and court accompaniment.
FAMILY RESCUE MINISTRY
3501 E. 46th Av, Denver
303.292.9229
Mon - Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: Single parent or married family with at least one
child under 16
SERVICES: Financial
Assistance After screening, volunteers assist families with food,
clothing, furniture, first months rent and security deposit. Volunteers maintain a
relationship with the family through weekly meeting for three months.
FIRST UNIVERSALIST CHURCH - Freedom Fund
4101 E. Hampden, Denver
303.759.2770 x52
ELIGIBILITY: Low-income pregnant women w/in 1st trimester By appointment
SERVICES:
Financial Assistance, Medical/Dental Services, Pregnancy Services
Languages Spoken English Additional Information Financial assistance
for low-income women considering abortion.
FRIENDS OF MAN
Littleton
303.798.2342
Mon - Fri: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: Counselors must
contact this referral on behalf of the client
SERVICES:
Financial Assistance Additional Information Staff must help clients
access this resource. They help with various financial needs including
medical, food, clothing, glasses, dental, transportation. Application
must be submitted by referring agency.
HOLY
GHOST CHURCH
1900 California St, Denver 303.297.3441
Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: all
HUMAN SERVICES, INC. - Young Families Program
2600 W. 29th
Av,
Denver
303.561.1246
ELIGIBILITY: telephone
for hours and
eligibility requirements
SERVICES: Financial
Assistance, Education and Employment Programs, Youth Services
(13-17), Transitional housing, young fathers and mothers
programs, family loan program, co-parenting classes, job readiness
classes, youth opportunity program, life skills classes.
LABOR’S COMMUNITY AGENCY
360 Acoma St. # 210, Denver
303.744.6169
SERVICES: free counseling; child
care assistance; help with food, housing, finances and general
assistance; employment assistance; and help with mental health and
substance abuse issues
METRO CARING
303.860.7200
MILE HIGH UNITED WAY
2505 18th St,
Denver
211(nine
county region)
SERVICES: Services for Disabilities, Financial
Assistance, Homeless Services, Housing Information and
Services, Services for Seniors
MP TOTAL CARE 800.952.1445
HOLY
GHOST CHURCH
1900 California St, Denver 303.297.3441
Mon - Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: all
SALVATION ARMY
- - Family Services
2201 Stout St,
Denver
303.295.3366
303.296.2456 24-hrs.
Mon - Fri: 8:30
a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SERVICES: Clothing, Financial
Assistance, Food, Homeless
Services, Shelter Beds, Transportation, Faith-Based Services Additional Information Case management services for individuals and
families in need. Case workers establish a plan for utilizing
Salvation Army centers to provide assistance, including food,
clothing, shelter, furniture, transportation,
and holiday gift baskets.
SALVATION ARMY
4505 W. Alameda
Av, Denver
303.922.4549
Mon - Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00; M-F 9-5; M-F 7-7; Sun. 11-4
ELIGIBILITY: 54+ who is low-income or homeless
SERVICES:
day shelter, daily meals, housing & rent assistance, emergency food
and clothing, case management, asst. with benefits, outreach,
information and referral. Clothing, Financial Assistance, Food,
Homeless Services, Shelter Beds, Transportation, Faith-Based Services
Additional Information Case management services for individuals and
families in need. Case workers establish a plan for utilizing
Salvation Army centers to provide assistance, including food,
clothing, shelter, furniture, transportation, and holiday gift
baskets.
SALVATION ARMY -
Citadel Program
4505 W. Alameda Av,
Denver
303.922.4549
Mon - Fri: 9
a.m. - 5 p.m.
SERVICES: Food, Clothing, Financial
Assistance, Housing Information and Services, Faith-Based
Services, Rent
and Utilities Emergency Assistance, Senior Housing, After school
tutoring.
SENIORS
INC 5840 E. Evans, Denver 303.300.6900
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: seniors (over 55)
SENIOR SUPPORT SERVICES
846 E. 18th Av.
(between Clarkson & Emerson), Denver
303.832.1622
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sun, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY:
Seniors age 54+/55 and
older in the City and County of Denver; proof of residency required.
SERVICES: Food, Homeless Services, Services for Seniors, Financial
Assistance, day shelter, daily meals, housing & rent assistance,
emergency food and clothing, case management, asst. with benefits,
outreach, information and referral.
SHARING AND CARING MINISTRIES
3739 Downing St,
Denver
303.295.3301
SERVICES:
Clothing, Food, Additional
Faith-Based Services
and referrals to financial assistance
ST VINCENT de PAUL -
ST. MARY MAGDALENE
2771 Zenobia, Denver
303.477.4533
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY:persons
living in zip code 80210 South of 38th Ave.
SERVICES:
limited emergency financial assistance to Call first to find out about the availability of funds
TWIN PARISHES
3663 Humboldt St, Denver
303.294.0684 .
Tue, Thur: 10:00 a.m. - noon; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: 30th to 56th Avenues, Colorado Blvd. to Brighton.
Need I.D. and proof of
address.
SERVICES:
Clothing, Education and Employment Programs, Financial Assistance,
Food, Transportation Additional Information Food (3 times/year),
clothing, financial assistance when possible, bus tokens, job
referrals
WORKERS COMPENSATION OFFICE - Division of Labor
1515 Arapahoe
St, Denver
303.575.8700
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: Colorado workers
SERVICES:
Consumer Services, Financial Assistance, Medical/Dental Services
Handles claims from persons injured on the job. Spanish avail.
YOUNG FAMILIES
1600 Downing St. #600,
Denver
303.832.8194
Mon - Fri: 8:00
a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (call for eligibility requirements)
SERVICES:
Homeless services, Transportation, Financial Assistance,
Transitional Housing Victims Served Domestic Violence Additional Information Short and long-term transitional housing
services to homeless families with children under 18.
SOUTH METRO &
ARAPAHOE COUNTY
(see EAST METRO for
AURORA)
ARAPAHOE COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Littleton-Arapahoe
303.636.1100
Hotline: 303.795.4850
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: Call to schedule an appointment. Low income residents of
Arapahoe County who are not currently receiving assistance from Social
Services.
SERVICES:
Limited emergency funds
are provided for residents of Arapahoe County. Funds may be available
for rent, utility bills, medical supplies, and food. Grants are made
on a case-by-case basis.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES - SOUTHWEST EMERGENCY
ASSISTANCE CENTER
902 S. Sheridan St
303.922.5205
Mon, Wed, Fri: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY = 80110, 80120, 80121, 80122, 80123, 80124, 80125, 80126,
80127, 80128, 80129, 80130, 80204, 80214, 80215, 80219, 80223, 80225,
80226, 80227, 80228, 80232, 80235, 80236, 80401, 80465 make
appointment
SERVICES:
limited emergency funds
for rent, utilities, and prescriptions
CATHOLIC CHURCH EMERGENCY SERVICES CHARITIES (AURORA Emergency Assistance Center) 1468 Iola St, Aurora 303.363.9543
Tue, Wed, Thur: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: 80010. 80011, 80012, 80013, 80014, 80015, 80016. 80017,
80018, 80019, 80045)
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
(Littleton) 303.290.9043
Mon - Fri: 8:30 a.m. -
4:30 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY:
Arapahoe County residents - EXCLUDING AURORA
SERVICES:
Limited rent and utility
assistance
FRIENDS
OF ST. ANDREWS
1525
Dallas St, Aurora
303.364.2329
Mon - Fri: 10 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: Aurora residents and homeless individuals/families
SERVICES: food pantry, emergency one day supply of food, soup kitchen, bus
tokens 3-day supply of diapers, local telephone use.
INTER-CHURCH TASK FORCE - AURORA
303.360.0260
SERVICES: food,
rent utilities
INTERFAITH COMMUNITY
SERVICES- ENGLEWOOD
3370 S. Irving Street: (285 to Federal; 1 b north to Hampden; 1 block
west to Irving; 3 blocks north) Englewood-Arapahoe 303.789.0501
Mon, Thur, Fri: 8:30 a.m. -
noon; 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Tu, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.; W,
8:30 a.m. - noon
ELIGIBILITY = Low income persons living Arapahoe County (excluding
Aurora), northern Douglas County. (Prefer agency call, but client may
be self-referred
SERVICES:
FOOD - RENTAL ASSISTANCE
- BUS TOKENS Limited
financial assistance for general and medical expenses are provided
JEWISH
FAMILY SERVICES
3201 S. Tamarac Dr, Denver 303.597.5000
Mon - Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: all
LITTLETON (ARAPAHOE) SOCIAL SERVICES
LOWRY FAMILY CENTER
303.340.7030
METRO CARE RING (see
Metro Care Ring - Denver)
303.860.7200
Thursdays 9:30 - noon
SAINT. VINCENT DE PAUL
(w. Lehigh ½ Block west of Broadway, Lehigh is between Kenyon & Mansfield),
Englewood
map
303.789.0007
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY = living in zip code 80120. Must call first to find
out about the availability of funds proof of income and residency
required.
SERVICES: Limited emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities,
medication and
water bills are provided for low income persons
SALVATION ARMY - SOUTH
METRO Emergency Assistance
SW Arapaho & Colo
Blvd,
Littleton
303.290.9043
Mon - Fri: 8:30 a.m. -
4:30 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY:
Arapahoe County residents - EXCLUDING AURORA.
SERVICES: Limited rent and utility assistance
SALVATION ARMY -
ENGLEWOOD 3460 S. Sherman St. Suite 202 Englewood
303.761.6111
Mon - Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY:
Arapahoe County residents - EXCLUDES Aurora
SERVICES: Limited rent and
utility assistance for Must have eviction or shut-off notice
EAST
METRO
AURORA INTER-CHURCH TASK
FORCE (Aurora residents only) 303.360.0260
AURORA SOCIAL SERVICES (near Aurora
Mall, past 225)
303.636.1447CATHOLIC
CHARITIES AURORA FAMILY ASSISTANCE
1468 Iola St., Aurora 303.363.9543
SERVICES: (emergency assistance, call first) food pantry, clothing banks, transportation, rent
assistance,
utility assistance, and money for medical prescriptions.
CATHOLIC
CHARITIES AURORA FAMILY ASSISTANCE
1468 Iola St., Aurora 303.363.9543
SERVICES: (emergency assistance, call first) food pantry, clothing banks, transportation, rent
assistance,
utility assistance, and money for medical prescriptions.
INTER-CHURCH TASK FORCE - AURORA 303.360.0260
SERVICES: food,
rent, utilities
SALVATION ARMY - AURORA Aurora 303.364.1965
NORTH
METRO
BRIGHTON EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE CENTER (Catholic
Charities)
178 S. 6th Av, Brighton 303.654.1040
Mon, Wed, Fri: 9:00 a.m. - noon; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: residents of 80601
SERVICES: bus tokens, gas voucher, financial assistance (including
rental & utility help & prescription reimbursement)
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
(NORTHEAST Emergency Assistance Center)
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6621 E. 72nd
Av,
Commerce City
303.287.1172
Mon, Wed, Fri: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: 80022, 80037, 80239, 80240, 80249, 80640
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7280
Irving St. #106A, Westminster
303.427.6256
Mon, Wed, Fri: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: 80002, 80003, 80004, 80005, 80007, 80020, 80021,
80030, 80031, 80033, 80211, 80212, 80221, 80229, 80233, 80234,
80241, 80260, 80403, 80614
FISH OF BROOMFIELD
12 Garden Center #110,
Broomfield 303.465.1600 (24 Hour)
ELIGIBILITY: Broomfield residents
SERVICES:
Clothing, Financial
Assistance , Food, Transportation SAINT.
VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
ELIGIBILITY: residents of unincorporated Adams county, Commerce City, and
Thornton between 84th and 52nd and between Pecos and Dahlia
SERVICES:
food, rent and utilities assistance, clothing, furniture, medicine
(prescription reimbursement) and some
transportation.
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ASSUMPTION 2361 E.
78th Av. 303.288.2442
Mon - Fri: 9 a.m. - noon; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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St.
Augustine 112
S. 6th Av, Brighton 303.659.1410
WEST
METRO & JEFFERSON COUNTY
700 CLUB
9170 W. 44th Av, Wheat Ridge
303.431.8295
Mon, Wed, Fri: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY:
telephone before
applying in person
SERVICES:
Food assistance,
clothing, sometimes financial assistance.
EVERGREEN
CHRISTIAN OUTREACH 27640 S. Hwy 74, Evergreen 303.670.1796
Mon, Thur: noon - 6 p.m.; Tues, Fri: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: residents of Conifer, Evergreen, Genesee, Idaho Springs, Idledale, Kittridge, Lookout Mountain, Morrison
SERVICES: food pantry, financial aid, gas vouchers, furniture,
prescription reimbursements, utilities assistance. Monday night
dinner
JEFFCO ACTION CENTER
Lakewood
303.237.7704
Mon - Fri: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: Residents of Jefferson County
Must be employed. (except shelter)
SERVICES:
Clothing, Financial
Assistance, Food, Homeless Services, Medical/Dental Services, Shelter
Beds Additional Information Basic emergency assistance for Jeffco
residents. Food and clothing bank, limited financial assistance, free
medical clinics (call for times), Meals on Wheels, homeless shelter.
20 beds, longer term (up to 30 days) preferred.
OPERATION
BLESSING 700 CLUB 9170 W. 44th Av, Wheat Ridge 303.431.8295
Mon, Wed, Fri: 9 a.m. 11:30 a.m, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: Denver metro area
SERVICES: food pantry, rent assistance, utilities assistance,
financial aid, prescription reimbursement
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PRESCRIPTION DRUG
DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
(for low-income individuals)
--Many Medicare Managed Care Plans under the Medicare
+ Choice program cover prescription drugs up to
certain dollar limits, sometimes for an extra cost.
INFORMATION:
(and L-click on the "Prescription Drug Assistance
Programs") or telephone 1.800.633.4227.
These programs can offer the most help if you don't
have other prescription drug coverage and if your
income is less than $19,000 if you're single or
$25,000 if you're married. But if you have a higher
income, you may also find some help.
--Beginning in January 2006, more than 14 million
people with Medicare who have limited incomes and
resources may be eligible for extra help from the
government to assist with prescription drug costs.
This extra help will pay for between 85 percent and
100 percent of prescription drug costs for those with
limited incomes and resources.
--At least seven million of these people will not get
this help automatically, so they must apply for it.
PRIVATE SUPPLIERS
PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
SINGLE DISCOUNT CARD (a
single discount card program called “Together Rx.” )
ELIGIBILITY:
Consumers can enroll by calling 1.800.865.7211
-- applications will also be available at
participating pharmacies and some doctor offices.
--Lower-income
clients may also be notified they qualify for free
drugs through patient assistance programs based on
their application information.
--Eligible consumers must not have prescription
insurance coverage, and
must have incomes less than $28,000 for an individual
($38,000 for a couple).
--Consumers
must use participating pharmacies. (prices will
vary among pharmacies based upon their customary
pricing for the specific
drug
--participating
Colorado drugstores include
--Albertson’s
--King
Soopers
--City
Market
--Costco
--Rite
Aid
--Safeway
--Target
--Walgreens
--Wal-Mart
--sponsoring
drug companies (consumers
need to know who manufactures their prescriptions to
determine if the drug is covered. Their pharmacist,
doctor’s office, or prescription drug reference
publications available in libraries and bookstores can
help them determine the manufacturer)
--Abbott
--AstraZeneca
--Aventis
--Bristol-Myers Squibb
--GlaxoSmithKline
--Janssen
--Novartis
SERVICES:
These participating companies offer 150 prescription
drugs that can be obtained at a reported 20% to 40%
discount.
Each drug manufacturer determines the specific
discount for their products, and reimburses
participating pharmacies for the discount.
SHARE
COLORADO
9360 Federal Blvd., Denver 303.428.0400; 1.800.933.7427)
ELIGIBILITY: all (no
membership or annual fee, no income restrictions
SERVICES: Save up
to 80% on prescriptions and up to 60% on
over-the-counter pharmacy products, vitamins and
minerals.) Telephone to receive Pharmacy Brochure.
Medicaid: Each state also has a
Medicaid program that provides health care for people
with very low incomes and assets. Qualifying
individuals and families be able to receive
prescriptions (and other health care) at low or no
cost.
-PRIVATELY OPERATED / MANUFACTURER PROGRAMS
PRESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Drug companies provide deep discount cards for many
people on Medicare
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Patient Assistance Programs: Many
drug companies have programs that help patients with
low incomes receive the medicines they need at low or
no cost. However, in most progams, a patient needs to get
his/her doctor's
signature the application for benefits, and it may be
necessary to pick-up medicines at the doctor's office as well.
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Drug Company Discount Programs: Many
drug companies offer discount cards to help save you
money on the prescription drugs that the company makes
and sells. There is usually no fee for these cards.
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SPECIAL FREE & VERY LOW-COST DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
-PARTNERSHIP
FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE
PATIENT ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM DIRECTORY (PhRMA) Directory - PhRMA
companies have long been worldwide leaders not only in
pharmaceutical innovation, but also in philanthropic
initiatives -- and their long-standing patient
assistance programs are especially helpful. This
Directory and (1.888.477.2669),
further their goal of helping to make medicines
available to those who need them.
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings
together America�s pharmaceutical companies, doctors,
other health care providers, patient advocacy
organizations and community groups to help qualifying
patients who lack prescription coverage get the
medicines they need through the public or private
program that�s right for them. Many will get them free
or nearly free. Its mission is to increase awareness
of patient assistance programs and boost enrollment of
those who are eligible. Through this site, the
Partnership for Prescription Assistance offers a
single point of access to more than 475 public and
private patient assistance programs, including more
than 150 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies.
To access the Partnership for Prescription Assistance
by phone, you can call toll-free, 1-888-4PPA-NOW
(1-888-477-2669).
Click here to download consumer brochures about
the Partnership for Prescription Assistance.
COLORADO PARTNERSHIP
FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
The
New MEDICAL DRUG BENEFIT FAQs and GLOSSARY - Beginning on January 1, 2006, individuals who
are entitled to Medicare Part A or are enrolled in
Medicare Part B will be able to get prescription drug
coverage through the new Medicare Part D. If you sign
up for it, this optional benefit will pay for a
portion of your prescription drug costs; lower income
people will have more of their drug costs covered.
more
--Medicaid
--Medicare
--Importation
PHARMACY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM —Your guide to state-run and private
assistance programs, who qualifies, what the deal is,
how to apply
COMPANY PROGRAMS
LILLY DRUG HELP PLAN (LILLY
ANSWERS) participating drug stores include
Wal-Mart and CVS Corp., an east coast pharmac
ELIGIBILITY: lower-income people on Medicare with no prescription
drug coverage and incomes below $18,000 for an
individual ($24,000 for a couple)
--Applications are available by calling
1-877-RX-LILLY.
SERVICES: access to all Lilly drugs (except controlled
substances and products not distributed by retail
pharmacies): receive a 30-day supply of covered drugs
through participating pharmacies for a $12 fee. (Eli Lilly products include Evista®, Gemzar®,
Humatrope®, Humulin® & Humalog®, Prozac®, Sarafem,
Xigris, and Zyprexa®. Products Available Through Lilly
Partnerships include Actos® and ReoPro®.)
MERCK
PROGRAM
1.800-50-MERCK; consumer
information line, 1.800.727.5400
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants must have no
prescription insurance coverage (or have exhausted
coverage);
--income below $18,000 for a single ($24,000 for a
household).application form must be completed by both
the patient and their doctor.
SERVICES:Drugs can now be home delivered, and a
new prescription every 90 days will no longer be
required.
--may receive up to one year’s worth of free
medication, but would need to reapply at the end of
the year.
--Most Merck products are available through the
patient assistance program, except vaccines and
injectables. (acceptable products include Fosamax©, Mevacor©,
Propecia©, Singulair©, Vioxx©, and Zocor©.
NATIONAL
PHARMACEUTICAL PROGRAM (information number)
303.455.1000
PROCTER & GAMBLE PHARMACEUTICALS
c/o Express Scripts
P.O. Box 66553
St. Louis, MO 63166-6553
1.800.830.9049
PFIZER (Prescription Help for Lower Income Medicare
Clients)
ELIGIBILITY:
people on Medicare with incomes below $18,000/yr. for
an individual ($24,000/yr. for a couple)
--Enrollees
must have no prescription drug insurance.
--will
need to send a copy of their 2000 tax return or their
Social Security Benefit Summary Statement (SSA 1099)
with their application.
--Medicare
beneficiaries can call 1-800-717-6005 to obtain an
enrollment kit.
SERVICES: prescription
help to obtain Pfizer prescription drug
products.
--“Share
Card” can be used at participating pharmacies to
obtain a 30-day supply of each Pfizer drug for $15.
There is no monthly fee for the card.
There is no monthly limit on the number of Pfizer
medications that can be purchased with the Share Card.
Wal-Mart reportedly has agreed to help promote the
Pfizer Share Card.
--Pfizer
medications include Lipitor®, Norvasc®, Neurontin®,
and Zoloft®.
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