Prescription Information
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Union County Senior Services Prescription Drug Assistance Program
The Union County Senior Services Prescription Assistance Program has been established to help meet the rising demands of prescription drug costs for Union County Seniors age 60 and over who do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare Extra Help, but who are unable to afford the prescription drugs they need.Click here for an application. In addition to this program, the Union County Senior Services will work with seniors to explore a variety of other programs that are available to help them with their prescription drug costs. If you are finding it difficult to pay for the prescriptions that are prescribed for you by your doctor, call 937.644.9629.
Is Your Monthly Income Less Than $1,396?
You may be eligible for help with your prescription costs! Medicare beneficiaries who are single with an income of no more than $1,396/mo and assets (stocks, bonds, savings accounts, etc.) totaling no more than $13,070 or married couples with a combined income of no more than $1,891/mo and assets totaling no more than $26,120 may be eligible to receive extra help with their prescription drug costs. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) allows an ongoing enrollment period for the Medicare Part D benefit for those who meet these qualifications. Click here for more information. Call the OSHIIP - certified staff of the Union County Senior Services to schedule your free appointment 937.644.9629 or visit the Social Security website to apply yourself.
Pharmaceutical Company Discount and Patient Assistance Programs Database Links:
Have a list of your medications ready to input and search for programs available by drug.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Rx Hope
Rx Outreach
Patient Advocate Foundation (provides help for patients diagnosed with specific diseases)
Patient Access Network (provides help for patients diagnosed with specific diseases)
State Discount Plans
Golden Buckeye Ohio's Best Rx
In-Store Promotions and Discounted Drug list
Wal-Mart - select generic drugs $4
Kroger - select generic drugs $4
Giant Eagle - select generic drugs $4
Meijer - select antibiotics free
