Help with Prescription Drug Costs for Low-Income Individuals
The Federal government recognizes that some people may need extra help paying for their prescription medicines. You can read more about qualification, or find out if you are able to receive assistance by calling the following numbers:
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)(TTY/TDD users call 1-877-486-2048)
24 hours a day/7 days a week Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213
(TTY/TDD users call, 1-800-325-0778)
between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
or,
Contact your state Medicaid OfficeIf you do qualify for prescription drug assistance(click here to read answers to frequently asked questions) your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan costs, as well as your premium and what you pay at the pharmacy will be less. Once you are enrolled in Community CCRxSM, Medicare will tell us how much assistance you are receiving, and we will send you information on the amount that you will pay.
Remember: If you qualify for prescription drug assistance, you still need to enroll in a plan with Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, such as Community CCRx, to receive your prescription drug coverage.