AHAF does not endorse any particular programs offered by these organizations.
Benefits Checkup
A program of the National Council on Aging, their website has a free, easy-to-use
service that identifies federal and state assistance programs for older Americans.
www.BenefitsCheckUp.org
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
This organization 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. Its mission is to increase awareness of patient assistance programs and boost enrollment of those who are eligible.
1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669)
www.pparx.org
RxAssist
RxAssist, created by Volunteers in Health Care, is a website that
provides visitors with the information necessary to access the pharmaceutical
companies' patient assistance programs.
www.rxassist.org/Search.cfm
Social Security Administration
Programs and financial support are available to those who are in need of assistance.
1-800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov
Social Workers
Contact a social worker at a local hospital or community for help in identifying
resources within the community.
The Hill Burton Program
This program ended in 1997, but about 300 hospitals and health care facilities are still obligated to provide free or reduced-cost care. Their website has a directory of participating health care facilities. The program is managed by:
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Ln., Rm. 10-105
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-5656 or 1-800-492-0329 (free in MD)
www.hrsa.gov/hillburton/default.htm
The Medicine Program
This privately funded program coordinates with doctor to assist patients who
do not have insurance coverage for outpatient prescription medications and
do not qualify for government programs that provide prescription medications.
P.O. Box 1089
Poplar Bluff , MO 63902-1089
(866) 694-7300
www.themedicineprogram.com