Prescription Drug Benefits
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AIDS Drug Assistance Program: Prescription Drugs for Persons with AIDS
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. Content Detail
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Be an active member of your health care team
Here are tips to protect yourself and get the most benefit from prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Content Detail
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Can't afford your prescription drugs? Maybe you can get them for free
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. Content Detail
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Common questions about prescription drug programs
There are many fact sheets on prescription drug programs here. Content Detail
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Getting care in a clinical trial
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. Content Detail
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Getting your health plan to cover your prescription medications
The doctor says that you need the medication, but your health plan won't pay for it. What now? Content Detail
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How to get free shots for your child
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. Content Detail
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Iowa Prescription Drug Corporation: Access to Low-Cost Prescription Medications
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. Content Detail
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Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
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. Content Detail
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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. Read More
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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. Read More
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Prescription coverage for Seniors and people with disabilities
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) Content Detail
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Prescription Drug Benefits in Iowa
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. Content Detail
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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. Read More
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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. Read More
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