Participating Patient Assistance Programs

Many state and corporate prescription assistance programs help patients obtain free or low-cost medications.

To learn more about the patient assistance programs (PAPs) that are offered by pharmaceutical companies and states, you can type in your search term, download the full list of participating programs, or select a letter of the company name below.

If you are ready to see if you qualify for these programs, go to our patient assistance search tool and enter in some basic information and we will match you with the programs you may qualify for. This tool will provide you with the applications you need to apply.

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    Abbott

    Alabama

    • ALL Kids (Low Fee)

      ALL Kids is a low-cost, comprehensive healthcare coverage program for children under age 19. Benefits include well child check-ups and immunizations, sick child doctor visits, prescriptions, vision and dental care, hospitalization, mental health and substance abuse services, and much more. ALL Kids uses Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama to provide medical and mental health and substance abuse services through their preferred provider network.

    • ALL Kids (Fee)

      ALL Kids is a low-cost, comprehensive healthcare coverage program for children under age 19. Benefits include well child check-ups and immunizations, sick child doctor visits, prescriptions, vision and dental care, hospitalization, mental health and substance abuse services, and much more. ALL Kids uses Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama to provide medical and mental health and substance abuse services through their preferred provider network.

    • SOBRA Medicaid (under 6 years old)

      SOBRA Medicaid is a health care coverage program that helps pay medical bills. SOBRA Medicaid is for children and teens under age 19 and pregnant women.

    • SOBRA Medicaid (ages 6-18)

      SOBRA Medicaid is a health care coverage program that helps pay medical bills. SOBRA Medicaid is for children and teens under age 19 and pregnant women.

    • Alabama AIDS Drug Assistance Program

      This program helps people buy their HIV medicines.

      ADAP is a federally funded program through Ryan White Part B funding, and must assure that funds are used as payer of last resort. If you are eligible for Medicaid or Medicare drug benefits you are considered ineligible for enrollment in ADAP.

    • Alabama Child Caring Program

      Thousands of Alabama children still do not receive the healthcare they need because their parents cannot afford medical insurance. These working parents earn too much money to qualify for government-assisted medical care, yet not enough to pay for medical coverage. The Caring Program makes it possible for parents to continue to work and gives them peace of mind of knowing that their children's healthcare needs will be met.

    • Medicaid for Low Income Families

      Medicaid is a state/federal program that pays for medical and long-term care services for low-income pregnant women, children, certain people on Medicare, disabled individuals and nursing home residents. These individuals must meet certain income and other requirements.

    Alaska

    • Chronic and Acute Medical Assistance (CAMA)

      The Chronic & Acute Medical Assistance (CAMA) program is a state funded program designed to help needy Alaskans who have specific illnesses get the medical care they need to manage those illnesses. It is a program primarily for people age 21 through 64 who do not qualify for Medicaid benefits, have very little income, and have inadequate or no health insurance.

    • Denali Kidcare

      Denali KidCare is a State of Alaska program to ensure that children and teens of both working and non-working families can have the health insurance they need. Denali KidCare provides excellent health insurance coverage for children and teens through age 18, and for pregnant women who meet income guidelines.

    • Medicaid

      Medicaid is an "entitlement program" created by the federal government, but administered by the state, to provide payment for medical services for low-income citizens. People qualify for Medicaid by meeting federal income and asset standards and by fitting into a specified eligibility. Under federal rules, DHSS has authority to limit services as long as the services provided are adequate in "amount, duration, and scope" to satisfy the recipient's medical needs.

    • Alaska AIDS Drug Assistance Program

      The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) provides FDA approved HIV-related prescription drugs to underinsured and uninsured individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

    Alcon Labs

    Allergan

    Alpharma Pharmaceuticals

    American Regent Laboratories

    Amgen

    Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    Arch Foundation

    Arizona

    • KidsCare

      KidsCare is affordable health insurance for children 18 years old or younger. KidsCare is provided by the State of Arizona and is administered by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS).

      All members of KidsCare (except Native Americans) must pay a monthly premium. KidsCare will cost no more than $25 a month for one child or no more than $35 a month for multiple children.

    • Baby Arizona

      Baby Arizona is a simple, faster way for pregnant women to start getting health care before the application process for AHCCCS health insurance is complete.

      AHCCCS is part of the State of Arizona and its first care is your healthcare. AHCCCS provides health insurance to more than one-million Arizonans who need assistance getting medical services for themselves, their children, or other members of their family.

    • Arizona AIDS Drug Assistance Program

      The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is responsible for the administration of ADAP for the state of Arizona. ADAP provides access to medications used to treat HIV and prevent the onset of related opportunistic infections to low-income individuals with HIV disease who have limited or no coverage from private insurance or Medicaid.

    • AHCCCS Health Insurance

      AHCCCS offers health insurance who meet income and eligibility requirements. For those who qualify, there are no monthly premiums.

    Arkansas

    • Arkansas HealthCare Access Foundation

      Arkansas HealthCare Access Foundation serves all qualified applicants who are low-income, uninsured citizens throughout Arkansas.
      Arkansas Health Care Access Foundation (AHCAF) is a statewide volunteer health care program which was developed to help low-income, medically uninsured Arkansans gain access to non-emergency medical care.

      The program works by providing referrals to medical personnel who volunteer their goods and services. Currently volunteering their goods and services are physicians; dentists; RNs; APNs; hospitals; pharmacies; pharmaceutical companies; private home health agencies; the Arkansas Department of Public … Read moreHealth; and Community Health Centers.
      Through the continued support of the Department of Human Services, the Arkansas Department of Health, and our volunteer health care professionals, AHCAF has been able to provide non-emergency health care to thousands of Arkansans.

    • ARKids First

      ARKids First health insurance provides two coverage options for more than 70,000 Arkansas children who otherwise might have gone without. ARKids A offers low-income families a comprehensive package of benefits. ARKids B provides coverage for families with higher incomes.

    • Arkansas AIDS Drug Assistance Program

    Astellas Pharma US Inc.

    AstraZeneca

    • AZ&Me™ Prescription Savings Program for people without insurance

      The AZ&Me™ Prescription Savings program for people without insurance is designed to provide AstraZeneca medicines at no cost to qualified patients. This patient prescription assistance program can help patients who do not have prescription drug coverage and who meet other eligibility criteria. Highlights 1. AstraZeneca medicines provided at no cost 2. There is NO cost to sign up for the program 3. Once accepted, you remain enrolled for up to one year. At the end of that year you can reapply. 4. Mailed to the home or physician’s office 5. You or your doctor can request refills. 6. Convenient online self-service tool to enroll, re-enroll, check enrollment or shipment status or to request a refill Are you eligible? You may be eligible if you meet the following criteria: 1. You have an annual household income* at or below: $30,000 for a single person $40,000 for a family of two $50,000 for a family of three $60,000 for a family of four $70,000 for a family of five * Income limits might be higher in Alaska and Hawaii. 2. You do not receive prescription drug coverage under any private insurance or any other coverage that provides assistance to help pay for medicines, such as: Employer furnished or private prescription drug coverage VA or Military Benefits Medicaid Medicare Part A Medicare Part B (covers some injectable medicines) Medicare Part D* State assistance program for medicines (SPAP, SCHIP, PACE, etc.) * Individuals enrolled in Medicare Part D may be eligible for the AZ&Me™ Prescription Savings program for people with Medicare Part D What if you are enrolled in Medicare and Qualify for the Limited Income Subsidy? Patients who are in Medicare and may be eligible for the Limited Income Subsidy (”LIS”) can apply to the AZ&Me™ Prescription Savings program for people without insurance. When you apply to this program, you will receive information and one-on-one education designed to help with the LIS application process. During the processing of your LIS application, you may be temporarily enrolled in the AZ&Me Prescription Savings Program. This means you could receive your AstraZeneca medicine(s) from the Program while you wait for your LIS application results. Once the Social Security Administration confirms that you have qualified for the LIS, you are no longer eligible for the AZ&Me Prescription Savings program because you will have access to affordable, comprehensive coverage. You will no longer receive AstraZeneca medicines through the AZ&Me Prescription Savings Program. If the Social Security Administration denies your application for LIS, our assistance specialists can help you complete the enrollment process for the AZ&Me Prescription Savings program for people without insurance, so you can continue receiving your AstraZeneca medicine(s). What if you do not qualify for the Limited Income Subsidy and are not enrolled in Medicare Part D? You may apply to the AZ&Me Prescription Savings program for people without insurance and get one-on-one support to help you identify and access health and prescription drug coverage and services for which you may qualify. If you have not enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan, and if you meet the other eligibility criteria, you may be eligible for the AZ&Me Prescription Savings program for people without insurance. How to apply The AZ&Me Prescription Savings program for people without insurance offers an easy application process that can help you receive your AstraZeneca medicines quickly. To apply to the Program: 1. Download the application ( In English | En Español), enroll online, or call 1-800-AZandMe (292-6363). Have your doctor's office help you complete the appropriate sections of the application. 2. Include the required financial information and your signature. * Acceptable forms for financial documentation include a copy of last year’s federal income tax returns for yourself, your spouse and dependents, a Social Security Benefit Verification Statement or all income statements from jobs (W-2 or 1099) 3. If you are not a US citizen, you must also provide a valid US Green Card number or a confirmation letter from the government stating that you have applied for a US Green Card or a Work Visa number. 4. Include a valid prescription for your AstraZeneca medicine(s) from your doctor. 5. Mail the completed application, financial information, and prescription(s) to: AZ&Me Prescription Savings Programs PO Box 66551 St. Louis, MO 63166-6551 OR Fax: 1-800-961-8323 If you have questions about the application process, or to learn more about whether or not you or a family member may qualify for this program, call 1-800-AZandMe (292-6363), Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM TO 6:00 PM EST.

    • AZ&Me™ Prescription Savings Program for people with Medicare Part D

      The AZ&Me Prescription Savings program for people with Medicare Part D is designed to provide AstraZeneca medicines at no cost to qualified patients enrolled in a Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage plan but who are having difficulty affording their AstraZeneca medicine(s). Highlights 1. AstraZeneca medicines provided at no cost 2. There is NO cost to sign up for this program 3. Enrollment is on a calendar year basis 4. Mailed to the home or physician‘s office 5. You or your doctor can request refills 6. Convenient online self-service tool to enroll, re-enroll, check enrollment or shipment status or to request a refill Are you eligible? If you are enrolled in Medicare Part D, you may be eligible for the program if you meet the following criteria: 1. Enrolled in Medicare Part D; 2. You are an individual with an annual income at or below $30,000, or if a couple, at or below $40,000; 3. You are taking an eligible AstraZeneca medicine; and Your household has spent at least 3% of annual household income on out-of-pocket costs on prescription medicines within the calendar year How to apply The AZ&Me Prescription Savings program for people with Medicare Part D offers an easy application process that can help you receive your AstraZeneca medicines quickly. To apply to the Program: Download the application ( In English | En Español), enroll online, or call 1-800-AZandMe (292-6363). Have your doctor's office help you complete the appropriate sections of the application. 1. Include the required financial information and your signature. * Acceptable forms for financial documentation include a copy of last year‘s federal income tax returns for yourself, your spouse and dependents, a Social Security Benefit Verification Statement or all income statements from jobs (W-2 or 1099) 2. Include your most recent Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statement from your Medicare Part D plan provider or a print-out of your year-to-date prescription spending history from your pharmacy. 3. Include a valid prescription for your AstraZeneca medicine(s) from your doctor. 4. Mail the completed application, financial information, year-to-date prescription spend history, and prescription to: AZ&Me Prescription Savings Programs PO Box 66551 St. Louis, MO 63166-6551 OR Fax: 1-800-961-8323 If you have questions about the application process, or to learn more about whether or not you or a family member may qualify for this program, call 1-800-AZandMe (292-6363), Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM EST.

    Aventis Oncology

    Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc.

    Axcan Pharma, Inc.

    • CareFirst for CF
    • ASSIST Program

      The ASSIST ProgramSM, from Axcan PharmaTM, helps meet the needs of low income patients who lack insurance coverage. This program allows for a recurring 30-day supply of CANASA®, VIOKASE® 8, VIOKASE® 16, or ULTRASE® MT up to a period of 360 days.

    • Comprehensive Care Program for CF

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    Baxter Healthcare

    Baxter Pharmaceutical Products

    Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals

    Bertek Pharmaceuticals, Inc

    Biogen Idec

    Biovail Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    Blaine Company

    Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    Braintree Laboratories, Inc

    Bristol-Myers Squibb & Gilead Sciences, LLC

    Bristol-Myers Squibb Company


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    California

    • Healthy Families

      Healthy Families is low cost insurance for children and teens. It provides health, dental and vision coverage to children who do not have insurance and do not qualify for free Medi-Cal.

    • Medi-Cal

      Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid program. This is a public health insurance program which provides needed health care services for low-income individuals including families with children, seniors, persons with disabilities, foster care, pregnant women, and low income people with specific diseases such as tuberculosis, breast cancer or HIV/AIDS. Medi-Cal is financed equally by the State and federal government.

    • AIM -- Access for Infants and Mothers

      The State of California wants to help you get good health care for your pregnancy, even if money is a little tight. Going without prenatal care can cause many problems for you and your baby. Studies show that women who do not get prenatal care often have more complicated (and expensive) births. If you don't have insurance to cover your pregnancy and are not receiving no-cost Medi-Cal or Medicare Part A or Part B, the Access for Infants and Mothers (AIM) Program may be just the helping hand you and your baby need. AIM can even help if you have health insurance but your co-payment or deductible for maternity services is more than $500.

    Carnrick Laboratories

    Celgene Corporation

    Cell Therapeutics Inc

    Cephalon Cares Foundation

    Cetylite Industries, Inc

    Chiron

    CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc

    Colorado

    • CHP+

      Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) is low-cost health insurance for Colorado's uninsured children and pregnant women. CHP+ is public health insurance for children and pregnant women who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, but cannot afford private health insurance.

    • Medicaid for Pregnant Women and Children

      Colorado Medicaid is public health insurance for families, children, pregnant women, persons who are blind or persons with disabilities and the elderly for Colorado residents. Family Medicaid and CHP+ are public health insurance programs for families, children and pregnant women. When you apply, you are applying for both Family Medicaid and CHP+. The program you qualify for depends upon family size, income and the age of the applicant.

    • Colorado AIDS Drug Distribution Program

      The Colorado AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) is a program to provide AIDS-specific medications at no cost on an outpatient basis to Colorado residents who qualify for the program.

    Connecticut

    • Connecticut AIDS Drug Assistance Program
    • ConnPACE

      ConnPACE is an outstanding service that that helps eligible senior citizens and people with disabilities afford the cost of most prescription medicines as well as insulin and insulin syringes.

    • Husky Health Plan A

      The HUSKY Plan offers a full health insurance package for children and teenagers up to age 19, regardless of family income. HUSKY pays for doctor visits, prescriptions, vision and dental care, and much more. HUSKY Plus offers additional services for children with special physical health care needs, while mental health and substance abuse treatment services are available through the Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership. When your child is enrolled in HUSKY, you'll choose doctors and other medical providers participating in one of our member health plans. For most families, HUSKY is low-cost or free. But even families with high incomes can get HUSKY health care for children at a group rate. HUSKY is now serving over 230,000 children and teens in Connecticut's working families--keeping kids healthy and helping the family budget. HUSKY can also provide health coverage for parents, relative caregivers and pregnant women, depending on income.

    COR Therapeutics, Inc


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    Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.

    Delaware

    • Delaware Healthy Children Program

      The Delaware Healthy Children Program is a low cost health insurance program for Delaware's uninsured children. The Delaware Healthy Children Program features the same high-quality coverage you'd get with some of the best private insurance plans.

    • Delaware Prescription Assistance Program

      The Delaware Prescription Assistance Program (DPAP) began January 14, 2000 as a result of the passage of Senate Bill 6 during the 1999 legislative session. This program is funded through tobacco settlement funds, and provides up to $2500 per individual in each calendar year for eligible clients. The goal of the program is to provide prescription assistance to elderly and/or disabled individuals currently without prescription coverage who have incomes below 200% of the poverty level or have prescription costs exceeding 40% of their income. This program covers medically necessary prescription drugs. The program does not pay for any of the drugs or diabetic supplies for Medicare recipients. Medicare currently covers these supplies for both insulin and non-insulin dependent patients. Clients must make a co-payment of $5 or 25% of the cost of the prescription, whichever is greater. The co-pay is collected by the dispensing pharmacy.

    Dermik Laboratories

    Dey

    Digestive Care, Incorporated

    Dura

    Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.


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    ECR Pharmaceuticals

    Eisai Inc.

    Elan Pharmaceuticals

    EMD Serono Inc.

    Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc

    Enzon

    Express-Scripts

    • Rx Outreach

      Rx Outreach program low cost prescription medications to people in need across the U. S. Prescriptions are mailed directly to the patient after receipt of an Rx Outreach form, a prescription, and payment.


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    Faulding Pharmaceuticals, Inc

    Ferndale Laboratories, Inc.

    Ferring Pharmaceuticals

    First Horizon Pharmaceutical Corp.

    Florida

    • KidCare

      Florida KidCare is the state's children's health insurance program for uninsured children under age 19. It includes four different parts, or programs: MediKids, Healthy Kids, Children's Medical Services and Medicaid. When you apply for the insurance, Florida KidCare will check which program your child may be eligible for based on age and family income. Some of the services Florida KidCare covers are: Doctor visits Check-ups and shots Hospital Surgery Prescriptions Emergencies Vision and hearing Dental Mental health

    • Senior Prescription Affordability Program
    • Medically Needy Program

      The Medically Needy program can help pay for Medicaid-covered services. Individuals enrolled in the Medically Needy Program have income or assets that exceed the limits for regular Medicaid. A certain amount of medical bills must be incurred each month before Medicaid is approved. This is your “share of cost.”

    • Florida AIDS Drug Assistance Program

    Forest Parmaceuticals

    Fresenius Medical Care North America


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    Galderma Laboratories, Inc

    Gate Pharmaceuticals

    Genentech Inc.

    Genetics Institute, Inc.

    Genzyme Corporation

    Georgia

    • PeachCare for Kids

      In 1997, Congress created Title XXI of the Social Security Act to provide health care for the growing number of uninsured children in the United States. This legislation provided states with the opportunity to create programs to increase access to affordable health insurance. In Georgia, this program is PeachCare for Kids. PeachCare for Kids began covering children in 1999, providing comprehensive health care to children through the age of 18 who do not qualify for Medicaid and live in households with incomes at or below 235% of the federal poverty level. This means a family of three can earn $43,029 a year and a family of four can earn $51,818 a year.

    • Right From the Start: Medicaid for Pregnant Women

      Right from the Start Medicaid (RSM) class of assistance is health care coverage for children up to age 19 and pregnant women.

    • Georgia Partnership for Caring Foundation

      Georgia Partnership for Caring Foundation was formed in 1994 by former Lieutenant Governor Pierre Howard and various public and private health care associations and human services agencies as a response to the problem of providing health care services for low-income uninsured persons living in Georgia. The GPCF program includes the limited services of primary and specialty care physicians, dentists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, hospitals, pharmacists, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and various community health centers. These volunteers are not paid for their services or products but are committed to assisting needy Georgians with obtaining access to health care services.

    • Georgia AIDS Drug Assistance Program

    Gilead Sciences Inc.

    GlaxoSmithKline

    • Bridges to Access

      Bridges to Access is GlaxoSmithKline's patient assistance program for non-oncology medicines. Bridges to Access provides GSK prescription medicines to eligible low-income patients without prescription drug benefits.

    • GSK Access

    Glenwood, LLC


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    Hawaii

    • Hawaii AIDS Drug Assistance Program
    • Hawaii QUEST for Adults

      The Med-QUEST Division (MQD ) of the Hawaii State Department of Human Services (DHS) has programs that provide medical coverage for low income Hawaii residents. Most of the coverage is provided by the Medicaid Fee-For Service Program and the Medicaid managed care program, Hawaii QUEST. These programs provide coverage to families with children, pregnant women, seniors, the blind, and the disabled, Residents who need medical assistance must complete an application form that MQD will process.

    • Hawaii QUEST for Children

      The Med-QUEST Division (MQD ) of the Hawaii State Department of Human Services (DHS) has programs that provide medical coverage for low income Hawaii residents. Most of the coverage is provided by the Medicaid Fee-For Service Program and the Medicaid managed care program, Hawaii QUEST. These programs provide coverage to families with children, pregnant women, seniors, the blind, and the disabled, Residents who need medical assistance must complete an application form that MQD will process.

    • Hawaii Rx Plus

      The Hawaii Rx Plus is a State-funded prescription drug discount program for Hawaii residents. This program is intended to help residents who do not have all of their drugs paid by an insurance all of the time.


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    ICN Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    Idaho

    Illinois

    • All Kids - Healthcare for Kids

      The All Kids program offers Illinois uninsured children comprehensive healthcare that includes doctors visits, hospital stays, prescription drugs, vision care, dental care and medical devices like eyeglasses and asthma inhalers. Parents pay monthly premiums for the coverage, but rates for middle-income families are significantly lower than they are on the private market. For instance, a family of four that earns between $42,000 and $63,000 a year pays a $40 monthly premium per child, and a $10 co-pay per physician visit. To get enrollment information, fill out the application today. The program officially began on July 1, 2006. All Kids is complete health insurance for your child. All Kids covers doctor visits, hospital stays, prescription drugs, vision care, dental care and eyeglasses. All Kids covers regular check-ups and immunizations (shots). All Kids also covers special services like medical equipment, speech therapy and physical therapy for children who need them.

    • Illinois AIDS Drug Assistance Program
    • FamilyCare

      FamilyCare offers healthcare coverage to parents living with their children 18 years old or younger. FamilyCare also covers relatives who are caring for children in place of their parents.

    • Illinois Rx Buying Club

      Enjoy discounts on prescription drugs, both brand name and generic. Savings average 20%; individual discounts may vary The card is accepted at 50,000 locations nationwide. There are 2,500 pharmacies in Illinois, customers can go anywhere in the U.S. No limits. No paperwork after enrollment. There is also a mail order service for greater savings on prescription drugs you take every day. Preferred Drug List Drugs on this list are discounted further than other drugs.

    • Access to Care Program

      Access to Care® is a model primary health care program serving low-income uninsured individuals in suburban Cook County, Illinois and in northwest Chicago (west of Pulaski Road AND north of North Avenue).

    • DuPage Physician's Medical Assistance Program

      DuPage County Human Services provides financial assistance for medical fees, eyeglasses, dental fees, prescriptions and supplies.

    • MedAssist

      In Alton, Beardstown, Carlinville, Decatur, Effingham, Granite City, Mattoon, Quincy, Springfield, and Marshall. For information on locations, call the office nearest you.

    • Illinois Cares RX

      Everyone deserves access to good, affordable healthcare and no senior or person with a disability should have to worry about how to pay for the high cost of prescription drugs. Illinois Cares Rx provides state prescription assistance to people with and without Medicare. Illinois Cares Rx provides two prescription drug benefits: Illinois Cares Rx Plus and Illinois Cares Rx Basic

    Immunex Corporation

    Indiana

    • Hoosier Healthwise

      Hoosier Healthwise is a health insurance program for Indiana children, pregnant women, and low-income families. Health care is provided at little or no cost to Indiana families enrolled in the program. The enrolled member chooses a doctor to get regular checkups and health care for illnesses. Other health needs such as prescriptions, dental care, vision care, family planning services, and mental health services are also available as part of the Hoosier Healthwise program. Call 1-800-889-9949 to get information about the Hoosier Healthwise program or choose one of the items below.

    • Hoosier Rx

      Indiana's State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program, HoosierRx, can help pay the monthly Part D premium, up to $70 per month, for members enrolled in a Medicare Part D Plan working with HoosierRx.

    Iowa

    • Iowa Priority

      The Iowa Prescription Drug Corporation, a not for profit organization, was established in 2001. The corporation's goal was to help ease the financial burden of the high cost of prescription medications for the Medicare eligible Iowan. The corporation made available Iowa Priority, a discount card for Iowa's Medciare population, beginning January 2002. In 2004 a second card called Priority Plus was made available through a contract with Medicare. Both cards helped reduce the cost of prescrition medications.

    • Hawk-I

      That's why Iowa offers hawk-i health care coverage for uninsured children of working families. No family pays more than $20 a month. Some families even pay nothing at all.

    • AIDS/HIV Health Insurance Premium Payment Program
    • Iowa AIDS Drug Assistance Program

    Ivax Pharmaceuticals


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    Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc.


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    Kansas

    • Healthwave

      HealthWave 21 was created for uninsured children, ages 0 - 19, living in households with income levels at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.

    • Kansas AIDS Drug Assistance Program
    • Health Insurance Continuation Program

      The Health Insurance Continuation (HIC) program will pay for part or all of ADAP eligible clients' insurance premiums and co-pays. The Insurer must agree to the program. Allow 25 working days for processing. Contact a Local CARE Consortium to enroll (see link below for a list of consortiums).

    Kentucky

    King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.


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    Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc

    Lilly USA, LLC

    Louisiana

    • LA CHIP

      LaCHIP offers low cost or no cost health care plans for uninsured Louisiana children up to age 19. Eligibility is based on family size and income. A family of 4 can earn as much as $55,000 and still qualify for LaCHIP coverage for kids.

    • Louisiana SenioRx

      Participants of the Louisiana SenioRx program are qualified by the individual drug companies, depending on the income and medications taken. Not all medications are covered under the program and most vitamin and aspirin regimens are not covered. Some medications have a small fee and some are free. Most drugs are dispensed to the doctor's office.

    • Louisiana AIDS Drug Assistance Program

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    Maine

    • MaineCare

      MaineCare is a health insurance program run by the Department of Health and Human Services.

    • Maine Low Cost Drugs for the Elderly and Disabled Program

      Maine's Low Cost Drugs for the Elderly and Disabled Program (DEL) helps to pay for prescription drugs for people whose income is no more than 185% of the federal poverty level. You must be age 62 or older; or age 19 or older and medically qualified for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). If you spend more than 40% of your income on prescription drugs, the income level increases.

    • Maine AIDS Drug Assistance Program

    Maryland

    Massachusetts

    • MassHealth

      MassHealth is a public health insurance program for low- to medium-income residents of Massachusetts. The national health insurance program called Medicaid, and the State Children's Health Insurance Plan (SCHIP) are combined in one program in Massachusetts called MassHealth.

    • Massachusetts HIV Drug Assistance Program
    • Children's Medical Security Plan

      The Children's Medical Security Plan (CMSP) is a basic health insurance program offered by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services for Massachusetts children and teens under the age of 19 years. CMSP is run by MassHealth.

    • Healthy Start Program

      Healthy Start is a free health insurance program for pregnant uninsured low-income women, to help them give their babies a healthy start in life. The program offers early, complete prenatal care to pregnant women and their unborn children, two months of postpartum care, family planning services, and counseling and referrals. MassHealth is in charge of this program in Massachusetts.

    Mead Johnson Nutritionals

    Medicare

    Medicis

    MedImmune, Inc

    MedPointe, Inc

    Merck and Co., Inc.

    Merck/Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals

    MGI Pharma, Inc

    Michigan

    • MIChild

      MIChild is a health care program administered by the Department of Community Health. It is for the low income uninsured children of Michigan's working families.

    • World Medical Relief

      Established in 1953, World Medical Relief is a multi-funded, non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to impact the well-being of the medically impoverished on a local, national, and international basis. WMR achieves this through the collection of financial donations and goods, including medical, dental, and laboratory items, as well as through the purchase and distribution of such commodities. Goods are distributed in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, gender, religion, nationality or political beliefs.

    • MiRx Card Program

      The MiRx Card program is free. There is no cost for the card. There is no cost to enroll in the program. And, the MiRx card is easy to use. MiRx card holders will take their prescription and their MiRx card to their local participating pharmacy. The pharmacist will fill the prescription and charge the MiRx discounted price. The discount is good on any medicine the pharmacist stocks and your doctor prescribes. Over-the-counter drugs are not covered even if they are prescribed by your doctor.

    Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    Minnesota

    • GAMC

      GAMC provides medical care for a monthly average of 33,000 (FY 2007) low-income Minnesotans who don't qualify for MA or other state and federal programs primarily low-income adults, ages 21 and 64, who do not have any dependent children. Some GAMC applicants and clients are enrolled in Transitional MinnesotaCare instead of GAMC.

    • MinnesotaCare

      MinnesotaCare is a jointly funded, federal-state program administered by the Minnesota Department of Human Services that provides subsidized health coverage to eligible Minnesotans.

    Mission Pharmacal Company

    Mississippi

    • Mississippi CHIP

      CHIP is designed to provide health care insurance for children in families without health insurance or with inadequate health insurance. It does not replace Medicaid; in fact, children on Medicaid are precluded from CHIP participation. A coalition of public, non-profit and private health-related organizations is committed to improving the health of Mississippi's children.

    • Mississippi AIDS Drug Assistance Program
    • Mississippi Medicaid

      Medicaid is a national health care program. It helps pay for medical services for low-income people. For those eligible for full Medicaid services, Medicaid is paid to providers of health care. Providers are doctors, hospitals and pharmacists who accept Medicaid.

    Missouri

    • MC+ for Kids

      MC+ for children includes a program for low income children with no costs to the family. There also is an MC+ program for children in families with higher incomes. It is part of the federal Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Families with children in this program may be charged monthly premiums, but the amount is based on family size and income. Children at the CHIP level must be uninsured for six months or more to be eligible for MC+, although there are exceptions.

    • Missouri Rx Plan

      MoRx is Missouri's State Pharmacy Assistance Program. MoRx was created by the 93rd General Assembly to provide prescription drug assistance to Missourian's in need by coordinating benefits with Medicare's (Part D) Prescription Drug Program.

    Montana

    • Healthy Montana Kids Plan

      Healthy Montana Kids (HMK) is a free or low-cost health coverage plan. The plan provides health coverage to eligible Montana children and teenagers up to age 19. A child can qualify for HMK based on family size and income. There is no asset test. Proof of citizenship/identity and proof of income is required at time of application.

    • Montana AIDS Drug Assistance Program
    • Big Sky Rx

      Big Sky Rx (BSRx) is dedicated to helping Medicare clients pay for Medicare approved prescription drug insurance premiums. It is administered by the State of Montana.

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    NABI Biopharmaceuticals

    National Non-Profits

    National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)

    Nebraska

    • Kids Connection

      Kids Connection is health care coverage for qualified children developed by the State of Nebraska. It includes both the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and the Nebraska Medical Assistance Program (also known as Medicaid). Its purpose is to provide health care to low-income and low-income uninsured children all across the state.

    Nevada

    • Nevada Senior Rx

      Senior Rx and Disability Rx are state programs that provide specified Nevadans with relief from the high cost of prescription medications. Both are administered through the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director's Office.

    New Hampshire

    New Jersey

    • NJFamilyCare

      NJ FamilyCare is a federal and state funded health insurance program created to help New Jersey's uninsured children and certain low-income parents and guardians to have affordable health coverage. It is not a welfare program. NJ FamilyCare is for families who do not have available or affordable employer insurance, and cannot afford to pay the high cost of private health insurance.

    • Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled

      The Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled program helps eligible New Jersey residents pay for prescription drugs, insulin, insulin needles and syringes and needles for injectable medicines used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Only drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration are covered. Drugs purchased outside the State of New Jersey are not covered, nor is any pharmaceutical product whose manufacturer has not agreed to provide rebates to the State of New Jersey.

    • Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

      Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program (Senior Gold) is a State-funded prescription program with a different co-payment structure and income eligibility guidelines than those of PAAD.

    • New Jersey Medicaid

      New Jersey Medicaid provides health insurance to over 1,000,000 low income parents, children and people who are blind or disabled. The program pays for hospital services, doctor visits, prescriptions, nursing home care and other healthcare needs.

    • Medicaid for Pregnant Women

      Pregnant women who meet the general requirements and financial eligibility criteria for New Jersey Medicaid are covered.

    • Medicaid for Families with Children

      The largest single group of people covered by New Jersey Medicaid is made up of children under 18 and their parents with very low incomes. Currently, about 265,000 New Jersey Medicaid beneficiaries fit this description.

    • New Jersey AIDS Drugs Distribution Program
    • Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)

      The Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) and SLMB Qualified Individual-1 (SLMB-QI-1) pay partial or full Medicare Part B premiums for eligible New Jersey residents who are not financially eligible for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program under New Jersey Medicaid (also known as New Jersey Care).

    • SLMB Qualified Individual-1 (SLMB QI-1)

      The Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) and SLMB Qualified Individual-1 (SLMB-QI-1) pay partial or full Medicare Part B premiums for eligible New Jersey residents who are not financially eligible for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program under New Jersey Medicaid (also known as New Jersey Care).

    • Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Program

      The Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund (CICRF) was established by legislation to provide financial assistance for New Jersey families whose children have experienced an illness or condition which is not otherwise covered by insurance, State or Federal programs, or other sources such as fundraising.

    New Mexico

    • New Mexikids

      New Mexikids is no cost or low cost health coverage for children under 19 years old. If your household income is less than 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, health care services are provided to your child at no cost. If your household income is between 185% - 235% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, some of the health care services your child receives may require that you make a co-payment (CHIP co-pay fact sheet English & Spanish Versions) at the time each service is provided. Preventive services, such as Tot to Teen Health Checks and immunizations do not require a co-payment.

    • New Mexico AIDS/HIV Drugs Assistance Program

    New York

    • Child Health Plus

      New York State has a health insurance plan for kids, called Child Health Plus. Depending on your family's income, your child may be eligible to join either Children's Medicaid or Child Health Plus . Both Children's Medicaid and Child Health Plus are available through dozens of providers throughout the state.

    • EPIC Deductible Plan

      EPIC is a New York State program that helps seniors pay for their prescription drugs. More than a quarter million EPIC enrollees are saving an average of 90 percent of the cost of their medicines. Most enrollees have Medicare Part D or other drug coverage, and use EPIC to lower their drug costs even more by helping them pay the deductibles and co-payments required by their other drug plan. EPIC also helps members pay for Medicare Part D premiums.

    • New York AIDS Drug Assistance Program
    • Family Health Plus

      Family Health Plus is a public health insurance program for adults who are aged 19 to 64 who have income or resources too high to qualify for Medicaid. Family Health Plus is available to single adults, couples without children, and parents who are residents of New York State and are United States citizens or fall under one of many immigration categories.

    North Carolina

    North Dakota

    • Healthy Steps Program

      Do you know a child who doesn't have health insurance coverage? According to estimates, about 10 percent of the children in North Dakota are uninsured. The state's new Healthy Steps Children's Health Insurance Plan can provide a healthier future for many of these children.

    • North Dakota AIDS Drug Assistance Program
    • North Dakota CHIP

      Do you know a child who doesn't have health insurance coverage? According to estimates, about 10 percent of the children in North Dakota are uninsured. The state's new Healthy Steps Children's Health Insurance Plan can provide a healthier future for many of these children.

    Novartis

    Novo Nordisk


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    Oclassen Pharmaceuticals

    Ohio

    • Healthy Families
    • Healthy Start

      Healthy Start (also called SCHIP) is a Medicaid program available to children (younger than age 19) in families with income up to 200% of the federal poverty level and pregnant women in families with income up to 200% of the federal poverty level.

    • Ohio's Best Rx

    Oklahoma

    • Sooner Care

      SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid) is a health coverage program jointly funded by the federal and state government. This program helps pay some or all medical bills for many people who can't afford them. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) is the state agency that administers the program. The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) determines financial eligibility for the program.

    • Oklahoma AIDS Drug Assistance Program

    Oregon

    • Oregon Health Plan Prescription Assistance

      The Oregon Prescription Drug Program (OPDP) with FREE enrollment is a cost-saving program that ALL Oregonians can join. Save up to 60% on prescriptions. There is no paperwork required and no age or income limit.


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    Pennsylvania

    • Cover All Kids - Pennsylvania CHIP

      Cover All Kids is the initiative that lead to the expansion of the CHIP program. Now, all uninsured children and teens in the commonwealth who are not eligible for Medical Assistance have access to affordable, comprehensive health-care coverage. Now, no family makes too much money for CHIP. It's the same great program, now available to all families.

    • Prescription Assistance (PACE)

      PACE, PACENET and PACE Plus Medicare are Pennsylvania's prescription assistance programs for older adults, offering low-cost prescription medication to qualified residents age 65 and older.

    Pfizer

    Pharmion Corporation

    Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals

    Puerto Rico

    Purdue Pharma


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    Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.


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    Reliant Pharmaceutical

    Rhode Island

    • Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Elderly (RIPAE)

      The Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Elderly (RIPAE) program provides prescription drug cost assistance to Rhode Island residents 65 and older who meet specific income guidelines and those 55 and older who are disabled.

    • RIteCare

      RIte Care provides families on the Family Independence Program and eligible uninsured pregnant women, parents, and children up to age 19 with comprehensive health coverage. Families receive most of their health care through one of three participating Health Plans: Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, United Healthcare of New England and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of RI.

    • Rhode Island AIDS Patient Assistance Program

    Roche Laboratories Inc.


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    Sanofi Pasteur

    Sanofi-Aventis

    • PACT+
    • Sanofi-Aventis Patient Assistance Program

      The sanofi-aventis Patient Assistance Programs are designed to help the uninsured and people in need better afford their prescription medicines, subject to financial restrictions.

    • LOVENOX Reimbursement Services and Patient Assistance Program

      The Lovenox Reimbursement Hotline assists all patients with reimbursement questions for Lovenox. The Patient Assistance Program is designed to help the uninsured and people in need better afford their prescription medicines, subject to financial restrictions.

    • ELIGARD Reimbursement Hotline and Patient Assistance Program

      The Eligard Hotline provides reimbursement services to all patients and a Patient Assistance Program which is designed to help the uninsured and people in need better afford their prescription medicines, subject to financial restrictions.

    • HYALGAN Reimbursement Hotline and Patient Assistance Program

      The Hyalgan Reimbursement Program assists all patients regarding reimbursement questions regarding Hyalgan. The Patient Assistance Program is designed to help the uninsured and people in need better afford their prescription medicines, subject to financial restrictions.

    • Sculptra Patient Access Program

      The sanofi-aventis Sculptra Patient Access Program is designed to help the uninsured and people in need better afford their prescription medicines, subject to financial restrictions.

    • Rilutek Continuity and Patient Assistance Program

      The Rilutek Continuity Hotline assists all patients with reimbursement questions for Rilutek. The Rilutek Patient Assistance Program is designed to help the uninsured and people in need better afford their prescription medicines, subject to financial restrictions.

    Sanofi-Synthelabo, Inc.

    Savient Pharmaceuticals

    Schering-Plough

    Schwarz Pharma, Inc.

    Shire US, Inc

    Sicor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals

    Solvay Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

    Somerset Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    South Carolina

    • Partners for Healthy Children

      The Partners for Healthy Children program was authorized under Title XXI of the Social Security Act. This program provides Medicaid coverage for children who live in families with income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level.

    South Dakota

    Stiefel Laboratories, Inc

    Strativa (Branded Division)


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    Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.

    • Takeda Patient Assistance Program

      At Takeda, we are committed to providing programs that help make medicines more accessible and affordable for patients in need. As we continue to develop best-in-class medicines that improve patient's lives through better healthcare, we remain mindful that access to these medicines is critical. This is why we are proud to offer the Takeda Patient Assistance Program for eligible individuals.

    Tennessee

    • TennCare

      The TennCare program operates under a Section 1115 waiver from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in the United States Department of Health and Human Services. It is a demonstration program. The principle being demonstrated by TennCare is that a state can organize its Medicaid program under a managed care model and generate sufficient savings to extend coverage to additional populations who would not otherwise be Medicaid eligible, without compromising quality of care.

    • CoverKids

    Teva Neuroscience, Inc.

    Texas

    • Texas CHIP

      Texas families with uninsured children may be able to get health insurance through the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The program offers a lot of benefits, including regular checkups and dental care.

    • Children's Medicaid

      Texas families with uninsured children may be able to get health insurance through Children's Medicaid. The program offers a lot of benefits, including regular checkups and dental care.

    Together Rx Access

    • Together Rx Access

      The Together Rx Access Card was created by leading pharmaceutical companies to help hardworking Americans and their families gain access to immediate and meaningful savings on prescription products right at their neighborhood pharmacy. Most cardholders save 25 to 40 percent on brand-name prescription products. More than 300 brand-name prescription products are included in the Program. Savings are also available on a wide range of generics. Medicines in the Program include those used to treat high cholesterol, diabetes, depression, asthma, and many other common conditions. The Card is free to get and free to use. Each cardholder's savings depend on such factors as the particular drug purchased, amount purchased, and the pharmacy where purchased. Participating companies independently set the level of savings offered and the products included in the program. Those decisions are subject to change. Visit TogetherRxAccess.com for the most current list of brand-name medicines and products.


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    U.S. Virgin Islands

    UCB Pharma, Inc

    Ucyclyd Pharma, Inc.

    Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc

    Utah


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    Valeant Pharmaceuticals International

    Vermont

    • Dr. Dynasaur

      Dr. Dynasaur is a health insurance program for children, teens under 18 and pregnant women. Broad income guidelines are designed to cover as many families as possible - currently a family of four can make up to $60,156 per year and still be eligible. You may qualify even if you have other health insurance. Even if you are 18 to 21 years old, you may be eligible for low cost or free health insurance.

    • Vermont AIDS Drug Assistance Program
    • Vermont Medicaid

    Virginia


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    Washington

    Washington DC

    • Washington DC AIDS Drug Assistance Program
    • DC Healthy Families

      DC Healthy Families covers children, adolescents under age 19 who live alone, pregnant women, and parents/guardians.

    • DC Healthcare Alliance

      As a member of Chartered's DC HealthCare Alliance Program you are entitled to the following FREE health care benefits: Primary Care (Choose your own doctor from Chartered's Alliance Network) Specialty Care (when requested by your Primary Care Provider (PCP) Inpatient and Outpatient Hospital Care when you are sick or injured Emergency and Urgent Care Prescription Drugs Laboratory and X-ray Services Rehabilitation Services Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies (i.e., crutches, wheelchairs) Skilled Nursing Facility for Inpatient Specialized Care Home Health Care Adult Dental Services Wellness Programs/Health Education Special Benefits for Women and Children: Mammography Services Maternity and Prenatal Care (limited to undocumented immigrant women only, as U.S. Citizens may qualify for DC Medicaid upon confirmation of their pregnancy) Well child or HealthCheck Services for children 19 to 21 years old

    Watson Laboratories, Inc

    West Virginia

    Wisconsin

    Wyeth Pharmaceuticals

    Wyoming

    • EqualityCare (Medicaid)

      EqualityCare is the name chosen by the Wyoming Department of Health for its public health insurance programs. EqualityCare helps pay for certain healthcare services, and is available to qualifying families, children, individuals who are aged, blind or disabled, and qualified or non-qualified aliens.

    • Kid Care CHIP

      Kid Care CHIP offers health insurance coverage for Wyoming's children and teens through age 18 that are uninsured and meet income and eligibility guidelines that are not eligible for Wyoming EqualityCare (Medicaid). Dental services are provided by Delta Dental of Wyoming.

    • Wyoming AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)

      he Wyoming Department of Health's HIV/AIDS Treatment and ADAP Program provides persons living with HIV/AIDS access to comprehensive health care and other supportive services. These programs serve as the payer of last resort for persons who are uninsured, under-insured, or are otherwise unable to access medical treatment. Funding for these programs is provided, in part, by grants from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Services Administration, and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.


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    Xcel Pharmaceuticals

    Xubex Pharmaceutical Services


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    ZLB Behring


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