California Prescription Drug Assistance Programs

California AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)

This is an AIDS drug assistance program. Applicants to this program must be a resident of CA, at least 18 years old, and they must have an HIV diagnosis. In addition, they need to have no or limited health insurance or prescription drug coverage and no benefits from another source. Last, but not least, they also must have a Federal Adjusted Gross Income of less than $50,000 per year. (916) 449-5900

Prescription Drug Discount Program for Medicare Recipients

This law enables California Medicare recipients to obtain their prescription drugs at a price that is no higher than the standard Medical reimbursement rates. Anyone who has a Medicare card is eligible is able to sign up for this program.

Discount Card

The NACo Prescription Drug Discount Card program can be used by both insured and uninsured California families. It can help people save on average 22% on their prescription bills. The card is free, and there are no income limits. As of April 2008, the following California counties offer the card.

Alpine County, Butte County, Calaveras County, Glenn County, Kings County, Lake County, Madera County, Marin County, Mariposa County, Mendocino County, Merced County, Nevada County, Plumas County, Riverside County, Shasta County, Solano County, Sonoma County, Sutter County, Yuba County

 

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