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Just the other I was looking at my bank account and decided to add up all the cash I’ve spent on my prescription medication over the past
year. I was sadden at how much I had spent! There just has to be a different way for me to get the prescriptions that I need. I don’t enjoy having to take my prescription medicine but I have to take the pills for my quality of life. I certainly don’t want to go broke paying for them though but I do need prescription drug help.

At work yesterday I mentioned my frustration to a co-worker and she told me about the Partnership for Prescription Assistance. She doesn’t use it but her sister does and she’s thankful for her assistance program every time she receives her prescription medicine in the mail. Based on what she told me, I went to the Partnership for Prescription Assistance website and I’m seriously considering applying.

The mission of the Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPARx) is to “increase awareness of patient assistance programs and boost enrollment of those who are eligible”. They say that they offer a single point of access to more than 475 public and private programs, including nearly 200 offered by pharmaceutical companies. They claim to have already helped millions of Americans get free medicine or reduced-cost prescriptions.

So how exactly does the Partnership for Prescription Assistance work? The PPARx brings together America’s doctors, health care providers, pharmaceutical companies, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to assist qualifying people without prescription drug coverage get low-cost, or even free medications through the private or public program that is just right for them.

To find out if you qualify just go to their website and answer some basic questions related to your medicine, present health coverage, and income. Then the PPARx tells you which of the patient assistance programs you are eligible for. The Partnership for Prescription Assistance is designed to help patients who are low income and have no drug coverage. In its first three years of existence, the Partnership for Prescription Assistance has helped over 5 million uninsured and financially struggling patients receive their prescriptions for little or no money.

About the only drawback to the program is that it does require you to complete a lot of paperwork. You will need to complete a form for each prescription drug. Your physician will need to complete a portion and sign off on it. You will also need to provide proof of your income. Each company is different on the income guidelines and the proof that is needed. You will need to then mail it to each drug company. Frequently the companies will initially deny your request and you will have to file an appeal.

After you have qualified, the companies will either ship the prescriptions to your home or the doctor’s office. Each company requires that you do something to receive refills. Some companies will ship a 60 day, 90 day or 120 day supply. Generally about 2-3 weeks before you run out you will need to complete additional paperwork for the next shipment.
There are several prescription assistance companies that will handle everything for you. They do charge a small fee but if you are on several prescription medicine and have more than one physician, it can be worth looking into. After all, you pay someone to file your taxes and sell your house. There is nothing wrong with hiring someone to be your advocate and help you obtain your much needed prescriptions if you need prescription drug help, just make sure that you have done your research and find a reputable company.

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