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Frequently Asked Questions - Pharmacy Assistance Programs*

Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK)

Eligibility:

Low-income Medicare recipients may be able to obtain Prescription drugs directly through a pharmaceutical company at reduced costs.

Benefits:

SHICK counselors help seniors complete required forms to obtain drugs.

For more information:
1-800-860-5260
To find the SHICK counselor closest to you visit the SHICK Link on this website. http://www.agingkansas.org/SHICK

Veterans Administration

Benefits:

$7 co-payment for each prescription.

For more information call:

Discount Cards

Eligibility:

Varies based on issuing agency.

Benefits:

Offers a discount at select pharmacies - not considered an insurance.

More information:

Many groups offer discount cards; BC/BS, AARP, other insurances, etc. Be sure to check into the coverage versus the cost and that your pharmacy will accept it.

Lilly AnswerSM Program

Eligibility:

Benefits:

$12 co-payment for each Lilly retail drug (except controlled substances or products not sold by retail pharmacies)

For more information:
1-877-RX-LILLY
www.lilly.com

*The programs presented here are listed for informational purposes only. You may not meet the qualifications for some, any, or all of these programs. Programs may be changed or come to an end at any time. New programs may be added at anytime. Please check with the organizations listed for specific information about the program you are interested in and its eligibility requirements.

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