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Prescription Assistance is Available
Many people have difficulty affording health care, including prescription medicines, but there are assistance programs available that are government based and privately sponsored.
Discount Prescription Programs
Rx4NJ is a program that connects qualified, low-income people with discount prescription drugs, direct from the pharmaceutical manufacturer.
For those who don’t have prescription drug coverage and earn less than 200% of the federal poverty level (approximately $19,000 for an individual or $31,000 for a family of three) the Rx4NJ Web site may provide access to free, or nearly free prescription medicines. You may also learn more by calling 888-793-6765.
Another place to look for assistance in finding free or nearly free medicine if you don’t have a prescription plan is through The Partnership for Prescription Assistance. There are no charges associated with using the PPA and almost all of the programs in the organization’s database offer their services free of charge. To learn more call 888.477.2669 or visit their Web site.
The RxCut® Plus program provides you FREE access to savings of up to 75% on your medications. Anyone with or without prescription coverage can take the RxCut Plus card to a participating pharmacy and receive immediate savings on their medication. Visit the Web site to find participating pharmacies in your area, download special coupons and offers, and print your RxCut Plus savings card. There are no eligibility requirements for this program. It is open to everyone. Click here for more information.
The FamilyWize Prescription Drug Saving Program - FamilyWize cards are being distributed free of charge nationwide by participating United Ways, community and faith-based organizations, county agencies, doctors, businesses and some pharmacies.This card can save you and your family an average of up to 30% or more on 8 out of 10 prescriptions. Participants may use the card as often as needed, for any prescription, for every family member. There is no income limit, age requirement, eligibility or registration required. Click here to see the discounted price of medications, a list of participating pharmacies and to download your FamilyWize card today.
Together Rx Access® Card - Thousands of eligible hardworking people with no prescription drug coverage are now saving on the medicines they need with the Together Rx Access® Card. To be eligible for this program you can not be a Medicare card holder or have any other prescription drug coverage of any kind and you must meet income eligibility requirements. Learn more about this program and see income eligibility guidelines, access a list of medications covered, find a participating pharmacy in your area and sign up for your card here.
Retail-Specific Prescription Savings Programs
- Walmart Pharmacies provide many prescriptions for $4.00. For a complete list of medications, click here.
- Target is also offering prescriptions for $4.00. Click here to learn more.
Compare prices before you buy
The N.J. Prescription Drug Retail Price Registry will help consumers compare the retail prices charged by many pharmacies for the 150 most-frequently prescribed prescription drugs.
By comparing prices here, consumers can see what a pharmacy has reported to the State that it charged for a specific prescription drug. Comparing the prices listed in this registry will help a consumer find the pharmacy in his or her area with the lowest retail price for a specific prescription drug.
To use this registry all you need to know is the name of the medication, its dosage and your town or zip code. Once you’ve identified this information, you’ll be able to search the database and get a listing of the prices being reported by area pharmacies. To access the registry click here.
Pharmaceutical Companies Provide Assistance Too
A number of pharmaceutical companies are trying to help ease the burden of prescription medications as well. The following programs were designed with income eligibility requirements and are only for those without prescription insurance coverage. All say they are willing to make allowances for people who are facing medical or financial hardships. You must be taking a medication produced by the pharmaceutical company in order to be considered for assistance. You can see if you qualify for assistance by contacting them directly or visiting their Web sites for more information.
County Wellness Discount Programs
Atlantic County
Residents of Atlantic County will receive between 10% and 50% off retail prices on prescription drugs if they enroll in the Atlantic County Resident Prescription Savings Program. All that is required is a completed application form, proof of residency and an annual fee of $20 per household. You can not use your insurance card when using this savings program. To learn more call 800.633.0037 or visit their Web site.
Bergen County
Save on prescription drugs, eyecare, hearing aids and more. This free program is open to Bergen County residents as well as all NJ residents and there is no age or income requirement. To learn more call 201.336.6405 or visit their Web site.
Need Help? – Dial 2-1-1
You are encouraged to dial “2-1-1” 24 hours a day, seven days a week if you need help in understanding and finding available assistance services. Language translation and TTY services are offered to any caller. You can also search our database for services in your local community or Chat Live with an experienced community resource specialist. 2-1-1 will help identify with you the best local resources to fit your individual needs during times of financial distress or for life’s everyday situations.
If you know of additional resources that would be appropriate to include in this section, please let us know by contacting us via e-mail at info@nj211.org.
Research Sources Include:
http://www.rx4nj.org/
http://www.pparx.org/
http://www.rxcut.com/en/Prescription.aspx
http://www.familywize.org/
http://www.togetherrxaccess.com/Tx/jsp/about.jsp
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/catalog.gsp?cat=546834
http://sites.target.com/site/en/health/generic_drugs.jsp
https://www6.state.nj.us/LPSCA_DRUG/150.jsp
http://www.wyeth.com/contact?rid=/wyeth_html/home/shared/footer/Patient/contact_patient_assist.html
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/pages/misc/Default.aspx
http://www.merck.com/merckhelps/
http://www.aclink.org/Admin/Main/pres_savings.asp
http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/WellnessDiscount/index.aspx
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