Point Person: Jan Dillard LCSW, Elissa Nickolopoulos LCSW
Relevant Dotphrases: .DOCPHARMASSIST (info for patient on how to call Senior PharmAssist), .SWFREEMEDSAP (info for patient on how to apply for patient assistance programs)

To refer:

• Start with social work for medication access concerns, since they can screen for other umbrella programs or needs and help direct inquiries to the appropriate groups.

Here is a general reference for medication resources:

Specific Programs/Resources

NC MedAssist

Eligibility: 

• Live in North Carolina
• Uninsured (no Medicaid, Medicare, VA insurance, or private insurance)
  • Medicaid Family Planning is eligible
  • Medicare Part D Coverage Gap is eligible
• Income at or below 300% of Federal Poverty Line

Medication List [website]

To refer:

• Speak to Jan or Elissa to screen for eligibility.

Senior PharmAssist

Eligibility:

• Age 60 or older
• Live in Durham County

Services:

• Medication therapy management (geriatric clinical pharmacists who provide recommendations about medication): up to 300% of FPL
• Direct financial assistance (pharmacy cards with secondary coverage to a Medicare-approved drug plan): up to 250% of FPL
• Medicare insurance counseling (counseling about choosing the right medical or prescription coverage plan): any Medicare beneficiary in Durham County

To refer:

• Include .DOCSENIORPHARMASSIST in patient instructions, which contains  contact information for the program.
• Have the patient call 919-688-4772 for an appointment.

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