There are several agencies you may want to contact to find out what assistance may be available to help you pay for your Baie-Comeau prescriptions
- Start by contacting your local State Social Services Agency. Social Services can provide direct assistance to individuals in distress and referrals to other local organizations that may be able to help you.
- If you are a Medicare or Medicaid recipient, you may also call the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or for TTY service 1-877-486-2048. CMS can provide information about government-run healthcare programs and referrals to state agencies that administer these programs.
- Also, consider getting a discount card from the company that manufactures your medication. You can get a list of programs by company through the organization Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America that offers the Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA). You may also visit the PPA frequently asked questions web page, or call 1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669).
Veterans
If you are a veteran, you may also want to contact the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). The VA offers many programs designed to assist veterans.
Senior Citizens
If you are a senior citizen, you may also want to use the Administration on Aging's (AOA) Eldercare Locator. This is a free service that can help you locate resources and programs designed to assist seniors in your area. You can also contact an Eldercare Locator information specialist by calling 1-800-677-1116.
Medicare Beneficiaries
Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for the extra help if they have limited income and resources. The extra help can increase their cost savings by paying for part of the monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments under the Medicare prescription drug program. Social Security's role in this partnership is to help the public understand how they may qualify and apply. You can apply online to see if you qualify. There is also an electronic leaflet from SSA that has valuable information on getting help with your Medicare prescription drug costs. The SSA leaflet also includes a worksheet that can assist you in helping them complete the application for extra help.
For Medicare Beneficiaries with Disabilities, please visit the SSA electronic fact sheet Getting Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs,
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