Explaining the Law and Providing Self-Help Information for Low-Income Iowans
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AIDS Drug Assistance Program: Prescription Drugs for Persons with AIDS
(Separate Website)
A program to help Iowa residents who have AIDS or HIV infection as confirmed by a physician; are under the care of an Iowa-licensed physician; and meet the financial eligibility criteria of the program. Assistance is limited by the funding available.
By: Iowa Department of Public Health
Be an active member of your health care team
(Separate Website)
Here are tips to protect yourself and get the most benefit from prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This includes a list of questions to ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
By: Federal Citizen Information Center
Buying prescriptions online
(Separate Website)
This information will help you decide whether you want to buy prescriptions online or not.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Can't afford your prescription drugs? Maybe you can get them for free
(Separate Website)
Many drug companies have programs to help people get the medications they need for free or at low cost. This Web site can help you find creative ways to get the medications you need.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Common Legal Terms
(Separate Website)
An online glossary of legal terms from A to W
By: Iowa Judicial Branch
Common questions about prescription drug programs
(Separate Website)
There are many fact sheets on prescription drug programs here.
By: U.S Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Consumer Information on Prescription Drugs: What Every Medicare Recipient Should Know
(Separate Website)
Helpful information from the Senior Health Insurance Information Project (SHIIP) on how to be an informed consumer in securing prescription drugs. (pdf document requires the Acrobate Reader to view)
By: Senior Health Insurance Information Program
Drug discount cards for Seniors and people with disabilities
(Separate Website)
This booklet has information about the new Medicare-approved drug discount cards including who can get a card, how they work, and how to choose the best card for you.
By: U.S Department of Health & Human Services, Centers on Medicare and Medicaid Services
Getting care in a clinical trial
(Separate Website)
This Web site has a guide to clinical trials to answer your questions. It also includes a list of industry clinical trials that are looking for patients. You could get care or medication through these trials.
By: WebMD
Getting your health plan to cover your prescription medications
(Separate Website)
The doctor says that you need the medication, but your health plan won't pay for it. What now?
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
How the New Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Impacts People with Both Medicare AND Medicaid
Beginning January 1, 2006, Medicare will provide prescription drug coverage for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
How to get free shots for your child
(Separate Website)
You may be able to get shots for free for your child with the Vaccines for Children Program (VFC). Here is who can get them and how.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Iowa Priority Prescription Savings Program: Access to Low-Cost Prescription Medications
(Separate Website)
The Iowa Priority prescription savings program is a nonprofit organization enjoying the support of Medicare-eligible Iowans, licensed Iowa physicians, licensed pharmacists and pharmaceutical companies. The program is run by the nonprofit Iowa Prescription Drug Corporation.
Manufacturer Patient Assistance Programs - Free or Low Cost Medications
Having a tough time stretching your budget to pay for expensive medications? A Prescription Drug
Patient Assistance Program may be able to help.
By: Legal Hotline for Older Iowans
NEW Drug Benefits in 2006 for Low-Income Iowans Receiving Medicare
Beginning in January 2006, the new Medicare Part D Drug Program will go into effect. This program is optional. It is available to anyone who gets Medicare and signs up.
By: Legal Hotline for Older Iowans
Prescription coverage for Seniors and people with disabilities
(Separate Website)
Here is information on Medicare health plans that include prescription coverage. There is also information about the new Medicare-approved drug discount cards. (Requires the Acrobat Reader to view)
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Programs Help Pay Drug Costs
Are you having a hard time paying for your drug costs? There are a number of programs that may be able to help you.
By: Legal Hotline for Older Iowans
Your Rights Under the New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
(Separate Website)
The new Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage – also known as Part D -- is a voluntary program like Medicare Part B (which covers doctor bills). You need to decide whether or not you want to take this new government benefit. To get Medicare Part D, you must enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (from the National Council on the Aging)
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