Ways to Save on Prescription Drugs – Part 2

In Ways to Save on Prescription Drugs – Part 1, you were given some options of saving money on prescription drugs.  The options included various organizations and tips to lower your medicine costs.  Let’s go over even more options to help you afford your medication.

The County Rx card is a program that is available based on the county you live in.  You register for the discount program online.  It is FREE.  After registering, print out your County Rx card and give it to your pharmacy the next time you need a prescription filled.  You can even look up the price of the prescription drug you need and participating pharmacies online.  This card is great if you are uninsured.  You may even be able to use it if you do have health insurance, but have a deductible to satisfy before prescription drugs are covered.

PatientAssistance.com has a database of more than 1,000 prescription assistance programs.  It is a non-profit organization that primarily helps uninsured Americans.  Simply search for your prescription drug name and find the available programs.  Then, register for a free PatientAssistance.com account and manage your program application from their site.

Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief program provides assistance with copayments for insured Americans.  You must meet their medical and financial requirements in order to be eligible for the program.  Check their list of diagnoses to see if your disease or condition is covered.  All types of arthritis may not be covered.

HealthWell Foundation provides assistance for prescription drug copays, coinsurance and deductibles as well as health insurance premiums and other selected out-of-pocket health care costs. Eligibility for assistance is dependent on medical, financial and health insurance status.  Check their list of illnesses to see if your disease or condition is covered.  All types of arthritis may not be covered.  Their list may change so check back if your condition is not initially included.

NeedyMeds.org provides a database of assistance programs.  They also provide information on state-sponsored programs.  Just select your state and the results will show you state programs with links.

In closing, please be cautious when looking for prescription drug assistance.  Some prescription assistance programs may charge a small fee, but you should not have to pay any organization to find prescription assistance programs for you.  The information is out there for FREE.