Get Help with Buying Your Medications

If you are someone that has to have prescription medications on a regular basis, or even if you need to make a one-time purchase, they can be quite costly. In fact, one prescription could set you back hundreds, or in some cases even thousands, of dollars per year. Many people struggle to purchase the medications they need. The good news is that there is prescription medication assistance programs that are open to Native Americans who need help.

Here are some ways that you can get help with buying your medications:

Easy Drug Card

The Easy Drug Card program is a prescription discount card. Having one of the cards will help you get a discount on the prescriptions you need to buy. This can help make them a lot more affordable, reducing the costs as much as 80%. The prescription discount program is accepted at over 60,000 pharmacies around the country. The prescription discount card program is free, open to Native Americans, and provides you with the card instantly.

Partnership for Prescription Assistance

Open to Native Americans, Partnership for Prescription Assistance is an organization that will match you with programs you are eligible for that can provide you with assistance. They help people with buying the medications they need, so that the person gets the prescription free or nearly free. They provide access to 475 programs and will help match you with one or more that you qualify for, that will give you help buying your medications. Their service is free and you can apply online.

NeedyMeds

The NeedyMeds prescription drug card will help Native Americans when buying their medications. The program helps you obtain a substantial discount when purchasing prescription medications, helping to make them more affordable. The discount card is free and there are no eligibility requirements to get obtain it. You can get it instantly by applying online and printing the card. Once you print the discount prescription card you can take it to the pharmacy to obtain get help with buying your medications.

Medicaid

The federal Medicaid program is available around the country and is open to Native Americans. The program provides those who qualify with medical assistance, including paying for prescription medications. To qualify for the program, you have to meet the low income requirements and be a citizen or legal alien. You will need to apply for Medicaid the state you live in. To apply, contact your state office where the program is administered.

RxAssist

The RxAssist program provides Native Americans and others with resources that will help reduce your costs when buying medications. The companies in their program offer free or low cost access to medications. In order to qualify for the program you have to be a citizen or legal alien, not have any type of prescription insurance coverage, and meet the income guidelines. Use their database to find programs that may be open to you. There is no fee to use the RxAssist service.

RxHope

RxHope offers the Patient Assistance Programs, which helps people to affordably attain their critical medications. The program helps Native Americans and others to obtain medications free or at very low cost. To qualify, you have to meet the low income requirements. Their program is an information source that helps you to get help with buying your medications. You can apply for the program online.

Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities provides those in need with grants. The grants can be used to purchase necessary items, such as prescription medications. You will need to meet the low income guidelines in order to be eligible for a financial grant. Locate the Catholic Charities branch that is closest to you, and contact them regarding health-related grants and assistance that they offer.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

The TANF program provides grants to those in need and is open to Native Americans. The grants can be used for living expenses, including helping to buy medications. To qualify, you have to meet the low income requirements and be a citizen or legal alien.  To apply for TANF, find your state office to see where you apply. Most states offer online applications.

In addition to these programs to help you buy medications, you can also consult with your doctor. Your doctor’s office may be able to give you discount coupons, rebates, and additional way to help you save money on buying your medications. If you have a prescription medication that you take on a regular basis, you can also try contacting the pharmaceutical company directly and asking them if they will provide a discount card or other assistance to help you buy your medication more affordably.