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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. By: Federal Drug Administration (FDA)


	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 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


	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 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 Prescription Drug Corporation: Access to Low-Cost Prescription Medications (Separate Website) The Iowa Prescription Drug Corporation is a nonprofit organization that helps ease the financial burden of the high cost of prescription medications for Medicare-eligible Iowans. By: Iowa Prescription Drug Corporation


	Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (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.


	Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage for People Who Get Medicaid Medicare provides prescription drug coverage for people who are eligible for Medicare alone, and for those who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. "Dual eligibles" are the group of Medicare eligibles who also qualify for Medicaid. By: Iowa Legal Aid


	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


	Prescription Drug Benefits in Iowa (Separate Website) Helpful information from the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), a free, confidential service of the State of Iowa that helps Iowans make informed decisions about Medicare and other health coverage. By: Senior Health Insurance Information Program


	Prescription Drug 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


	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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