Programs for Medicare and Medicare Part D Enrollees
Patient Assistance Programs
PAP eligibility guidelines about Medicare patients fall into four categories:
All Medicare patients may be eligible.
Medicare patients who did not enroll in a Part D plan may be eligible.
No Medicare patients are eligible.
Applicants are considered on a case-by-case basis or if the medication is not on the applicant's Part D plan.
The eligibility requirements are changing and varied so it's always best to find the program (click
HERE
if you need help) and read the "Eligibility and Guidelines" section of the program page. Some PAPs will make hardship exceptions.
If you have any questions about your eligibility, call the program.
Discount Drug Cards for Medicare Enrollees
AZMedicine and Me
This card for Medicare Part D enrollees is for AstraZeneca medicines at a cost of no more than $25 for a one-month supply.
GSK Access
This is a pharmacy card, good for one year, that provides GlaxoSmithKline medicines for a $10 copay.
LillyMedicare Answers
This program provides Eli Lilly & Company drugs for $25 per shipment to Medicare Part D enrollees who have been denied the Low Income Subsidy.
Additional Assistance Programs
Disease-Based Assistance
This is a database of a wide variety of assistance programs listed according specific disease or condition. Many of these programs help anyone with financial hardship.
State Programs
Programs such as Montana Big Sky Rx which helps residents on Medicare pay their Medicare premiums and may be a good resource.
