Medication Assistance - Butler County
Prescription Run/Public Affairs Div. - Hamilton Police
Delivers prescriptions for persons who have no way to pick up a prescription. Must be an adult and a City of Hamilton resident. Prescriptions need to be paid for in advance before a run can be made. Will pick up a prescription from a pharmacy outside of Hamilton but actual prescription delivery is for City of Hamilton residents only.
331 South Front Street
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-5811
Hours - Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Eligibility Requirements - City of Hamilton residents only
Fees - None
Patient Assistance Services
Provides medications for $7 per medication per month. These benefits apply to the following: 1) individuals of any age who have been laid off, unemployed or who know their employment will be ending in the next two months; 2) any person who can only afford to pay for basic health insurance (no prescription drug coverage); 3) individuals on Medicare who have no prescription drug insurance; 4) retirees (under age 65) who no longer have prescription drug coverage. The person must be a legal US resident, have an individual income of less than or equal to $16,000 or a family annual income of less than or equal to $25,000. There are over 2000 FDA approved drugs on their list. There is a one-time set up charge of $25. PAS patients will be advised via phone call within a few business days as to which of their medications can be supplied. Generally, 80-90% of medications will qualify. PAS patients receive a toll free number to call regarding any questions. There is not a limit to the number of different drugs a person can obtain. As long as a person continues to qualify, they can be on the program indefinitely. Also offers a program for diabetics.
P.O. Box 407
Marion, OH 43301
(877) 463-1905
Patient Assistance Programs provide free or low cost prescription mediciation to low-income people who are uninsured or under-insured and meet the program guidelines. Most are provided by the pharmaceutical companies who manufacture the medication.
One of the best sites to search for Patient Assistance Medication is
www.needymeds.com
Internet Drug Coupons.comDatabase of money saving coupons, rebates and vouchers for prescription and over-the-counter medicines arranged alphabetically by brand name; free service; nothing to buy, no membership fees.
There are instant pharmacy rebates and mail-in offers.
Example:
Nexium
Sign up for the program and receive a instant rebate card.
At the pharmacy, normal $50.00 copay becomes a $20.00 copay when using the card. Good up to 6 times.
It is very easy to use this program to save money.
St. Raphael Social Service Center
Offers $300 max financial assistance once a year. Must have an income before financial assistance can be given. Assistance for vision/eyeglasses, prescription, birth certificates, picture ID, rent, mortgage and utilities. Must have a shut off notice, eviction notice. St. Raphael Inn has 5 apartment units for temporary housing for St. Raphael clients. Emergency food given once a year. Supplemental food twice a month if children are in the home, once a month if no children. Layette Program gives a crib, mattress, baby care items, infant clothing, etc. with a referral from a hospital or care provider. Vouchers from social workers for hair care, clothing, bedding, etc. from Extravagant Thrift Store. Financial assistance for walk-ins: Mon and Tue 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Closed Wednesday morning.
610 High Street
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 603-8200
(513) 893-1815 - Fax
Hours - Mon and Tue 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Closed Wednesday morning.
Eligibility Requirements - Residents of Butler County
Charitable Pharmacy Mission Statement:
To improve the health and welfare of community residents by providing free, professional pharmaceutical care to needy clients who are screened for eligibility.
The homeless, those who have lost their jobs and the working poor who cannot afford prescription insurance or pharmacy co-pays are our clients. Some of our clients choose between buying medicine or food. Others who are helped may need temporary assistance as they try to secure coverage, qualify for other assistance programs or bridge a gap in Medicare coverage.
The Pharmacy assists residents of Hamilton, Butler, Warren and Clermont counties.
For more information, Please call 513-562-8841, ext. 264
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