Medicine Advocacy Program It's a choice no one should have to make - pay rent and buy food or get prescriptions filled. Yet all too often it a choice Americans, particularly older Americans, have to make. Over 40 million Americans have no health insurance, and millions more have limited coverage. Many Americans just can't afford health care, and, if they can, they don't have the money to buy their medicines. Patient Assistance Programs There is help available for many people who can't afford their medicines. These programs, frequently called patient assistance programs (PAPs), are designed to help those in need obtain their medicines at no cost or very low cost. Many, but not all, pharmaceutical companies have PAPs. The manufacturers who have programs do so for various reasons. Some believe that they have a corporate social obligation to help those who can't afford their products. Others believe it's a good marketing tool. The Basics of the Programs All PAPs are designed to help those in need obtain their medicines. Since each pharmaceutical company establishes its own rules and guidelines, all are different. All have income guidelines - but they vary considerably. Each company selects which drugs are available on their programs and how long a person can receive assistance. This is why the Medicine Advocacy Program exists.  This is an A-Z program designed to assist low income individuals with the help necessary to gain access into pharmaceutical companies’ patient assistance programs.  These programs have been around for over 15 years, and have proven successful in helping those in need obtain their medications.  All the major pharmaceutical companies have assistance programs with over 1,200 brand name medications available.  Outline on the Medicine Advocacy Program A-Z fulfillment and refill service Match the needed medication with the appropriate pharmaceutical company. Obtain the necessary pharmaceutical company patient assistance program application. Fill out paperwork based on preliminary information provided by the member. Mail assistance program paperwork to applicant for signatures and verifications. Receive paperwork and appropriate documentation from applicant. Submit completed paperwork to respective pharmaceutical companies. Resolve any situation that may arise and cause a delay in medication delivery. Follow-up with member regarding refill of medication.  Note: This process will not be successful without the cooperation of your physician. General Qualification Guidelines Annual gross household income must be less than $16,000 for individuals, or $24,000 for families. Individuals or families must be paying 100% out-of-pocket for prescription medications. $39.95 Enrollment Fee (one time fee per family) There is a processing fee of $15 per medication per shipment. Most medications are shipped in 90 day supplies. Download Enrollment Form