State Pharmacy Assistance Programs - are state-funded programs that provide low-income and medically needy senior citizens and individuals with disabilities financial assistance for prescription drugs. As noted by Medicare: "The law allows State Pharmacy Assistance Programs to "wrap around" the Medicare benefit to fill gaps in coverage. As a result, State Pharmacy Assistance Programs will be able to provide the same or better coverage for the beneficiaries who receive coverage through state programs now, at a lower cost per beneficiary for the states because of the availability of the Medicare drug benefit."
A number of states are offering various programs that may help with monthly Medicare Part D plan premiums or even medication co-payments, which will ultimately be considered as a portion of the TrOOP or True out of Pocket expenses that you pay.
Qualified State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs Under the MMA* *Note: This list is based on qualified SPAP attestation forms received by CMS as of April 15, 2008. Please note that several states have more than one SPAP.
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