Nationwide Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs
As of mid 2007, at least 42 states have established or authorized some type of program to provide pharmaceutical coverage or assistance. They are usually called "Patient Assistance Programs". The subsidy programs, utilize state funds to pay for a portion of the costs, usually for a defined population that meets enrollment criteria. Some states use discounts or bulk purchasing approaches to assist residents.
* If your state does not have a pharmaceutical assistance program, other assistance may be available. Also, contact your local Area Agency on Aging to see if there are other statewide assistance programs for help with paying for prescription drugs.
| Alabama 800-243-5463 |
Kentucky | North
Dakota 888-575-6611 |
| Alaska 800-478-6065 |
Louisiana 877-340-9100 |
Ohio 866-301-6446 |
| Arizona 888-227-8315 |
Maine 866-796-2463 |
Oklahoma 800-511-7410 |
| Arkansas 866-695-6508 |
Maryland 800-551-5995 |
Oregon 877-877-7637 |
| California 800-434-0222 |
Massachusetts 800-243-4636 |
Pennsylvania 800-225-7223 |
| Colorado |
Michigan 800-259-8016 |
Rhode
Island 401-462-4000 |
| Connecticut 860-832-9265 |
Minnesota 800-333-2433 |
South
Carolina 888-549-0820 |
| Delaware 800-996-9969 |
Mississippi |
South
Dakota 605-773-3656 |
| District of Columbia | Missouri 800-375-1406 |
Tennessee |
| Florida 800-963-5337 |
Montana 866-369-1233 |
Texas |
| Georgia | Nebraska 877-321-2652 |
Utah 866-221-0265 |
| Hawaii Phone Numbers |
Nevada 866-303-6323 |
Vermont 800-250-8427 |
| Idaho | New
Hampshire 888-580-890 |
Virginia 804-786-6145 |
| Illinois 800-226-0768 |
New
Jersey 800-792-9745 |
Washington 206-521-2027 |
| Indiana 866-267-4679 |
New
Mexico 866-244-0882 |
West
Virginia 877-321-2652 |
| Iowa 866-282-5817 |
New
York 800-332-3742 |
Wisconsin 800-657-2038 |
| Kansas 800-279-3022 |
North
Carolina 888-488-6279 |
Wyoming 800-438-5785 |
More Detailed List of State Programs Including Low Income
FAQs About Patient Assistance Programs
Comprehensive Listings and Detailed Information on Programs & Discount Cards
Some state assistance programs provide “wrap around” benefits. Generally, this means they combine a set of federally-funded benefits with another package of state-funded benefits, enabling the enrollee to pay lower out-of-pocket charges for prescriptions than with the federal program alone, or to receive a type of drug not available through Medicare. Use the list below to see what is offered or contact your State Insurance Information Program
