Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Prescription Cost Help Resources
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - National Office
7500 Security Blvd, Baltimore, MD, 21244
(800) 633-4227
https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare/#/pharmaceutical-assistance-program
Service Details
Description
Prescription assistance services that help people to access prescription drugs at lower out-of-pocket cost.
Additional Information
Most pharmaceutical companies offer assistance programs for the drugs they manufacture. Drugs may be low or no cost through these programs. Use this website to get connected to programs that can help with medication costs.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Aitkin County
- Anoka County
- Becker County
- Beltrami County
- Benton County
- Big Stone County
- Blue Earth County
- Brown County
- Carlton County
- Carver County
- Cass County
- Chippewa County
- Chisago County
- Clay County
- Clearwater County
- Cook County
- Cottonwood County
- Crow Wing County
- Dakota County
- Dodge County
- Douglas County
- Faribault County
- Fillmore County
- Freeborn County
- Goodhue County
- Grant County
- Hennepin County
- Houston County
- Hubbard County
- Isanti County
- Itasca County
- Jackson County
- Kanabec County
- Kandiyohi County
- Kittson County
- Koochiching County
- Lac qui Parle County
- Lake County
- Lake of the Woods County
- Le Sueur County
- Lincoln County
- Lyon County
- Mahnomen County
- Marshall County
- Martin County
- McLeod County
- Meeker County
- Mille Lacs County
- Morrison County
- Mower County
- Murray County
- Nicollet County
- Nobles County
- Norman County
- Olmsted County
- Otter Tail County
- Pennington County
- Pine County
- Pipestone County
- Polk County
- Pope County
- Ramsey County
- Red Lake County
- Redwood County
- Renville County
- Rice County
- Rock County
- Roseau County
- Scott County
- Sherburne County
- Sibley County
- St. Louis County
- Statewide
- Stearns County
- Steele County
- Stevens County
- Swift County
- Todd County
- Traverse County
- Wabasha County
- Wadena County
- Waseca County
- Washington County
- Watonwan County
- Wilkin County
- Winona County
- Wright County
- Yellow Medicine County
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Specialization
- Disabilities
- Older adults
- People with low income
Eligibility
Varies among programs.
Application Instructions
Each program has a separate application form to be completed.
Fees
Some services charge fees.
Area Served
Nationwide
Websites
Phone Numbers
Type | Number | Hours |
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Main | (877) 267-2323 | |
Main - Medicare | (800) 633-4227 | |
TTY - CMS Administration | (866) 226-1819 | |
TTY - Medicare Help | (877) 486-2048 |
Last Update
11/27/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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LH-6700.6270Prescription Drug Information Clearinghouses Definition
Programs that maintain comprehensive information about prescription drug discount options and link people in need of prescription medication with the discount programs for which they are eligible.
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LH-6700.6300Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs Definition
Pharmaceutical companies or pharmacies that make brand name or generic prescription drugs available to patients who are uninsured or underinsured or, for other reasons, cannot afford to pay the market price. Also included are organizations that help qualifying patients complete and file paperwork for submission to drug manufacturers to request such medication or which maintain lists of these types of programs for referral purposes.
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YC-5100Medicare Beneficiaries Definition
Individuals, age 65 and older or younger than age 65 with a disability, who have hospital, medical and prescription drug insurance through the federally-funded Medicare program.
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YZ-6700Prescription Drug Issues Definition
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of prescription drugs.