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 Discount Drug Programs California Discount Prescription Drug Program This program allows California Medicare beneficiaries to use any Medi-Cal participating pharmacy and purchase their drugs at the state discounted Medi-Cal rate, plus a 15 cent processing fee for each prescription. People must present their Medicare card and their prescription to receive this discount. As Medi-Cal reimbursement rates vary from drug to drug, the amount of savings also varies. Anyone with a Medicare card who has no other prescription coverage is eligible for the discounts. Department of Veterans Affairs (http://www.va.gov/vbs/health/) People who have served in the military may be eligible for Veterans Affairs (VA) health benefits and services, including prescription drug coverage. For coverage, a drug must be medically necessary and prescribed by a VA physician. A $7.00 co?payment applies for a 30 days supply. For information about eligibility and enrollment, please call 877-222-VETS (8387) or visit the Department of VA's website. Medi-Cal (California's Medicaid program) Medi-Cal provides "medically necessary" health coverage for people with low incomes and limited assets: $966/month with $2,000 of assets for an individual and $1,298/month with $3,000 assets for a couple (These amounts are adjusted April 1st of every year). People on Medi-Cal receive full prescription drug coverage for all MediCal covered drugs. Prescription drugs not normally covered by Medi-Cal (namely brand-name drugs) may be covered when a physician submits a special request, called a Treatment Authorization Request (TAR) form. Peoples Prescription Plan (www.peoplesrxcard.com) This membership plan ($7.95/month) allows people to access the lowest price available for their prescription drugs at local participating pharmacies. On average people save about $35 per month on brand-name and generic drugs, yet actual savings depends on the drugs used. To receive the discounted prices, patients must present their Peoples Prescription Plan card to the participating pharmacist. Cards can be used to order prescriptions online at www.drugstore.com. For more information call 800-566-0003 or visit their website. PhRMA Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (www.phrma.org) Directory of Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs - This directory alphabetically lists the pharmaceutical companies that provide free drugs to physicians whose patients can not otherwise afford them. Each company has specific information about how to request assistance, what prescription drugs are covered, and basic. HICAP eligibility criteria Counselors have access to this directory. It is also available on the phrma website listed above. People interested in applying for drug assistance should contact the web site. NeedyMeds (www.needymeds.com) A database for all pharmaceutical company drug assistance programs. Information can be found by searching either by program name or by the name of the prescription medication. Some of the drug assistance programs need a letter and prescription from a physician. AARP AARP offers discount drugs to members through a mail?order service as well as through retail drugstores. One must be 50 to join AARP and pay a $15 annual fee. For more information on AARP Pharmacy Services, call 1-800-289-6031 or visit their website at www.aarppharmacy.com. Secure Horizons (www.rxsolutions.com) Secure Horizons members may order name brand prescriptions and over the counter drugs through Prescription Solutions at 1-800-562-6223 or visit the web site at www.rxsolutions.com.
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