Patient assistance programs provide mental health care to children in the state of Florida.
The patient assistance programs available to Florida residents range from prescription medication discounts to coverage for doctor visits and dental care. For most programs, applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria such as income and health insurance limitations. Programs are offered both by private not-for-profit corporations and by the state government.
Community Pharmacy of Sarasota Country
The patient assistance program at the Community Pharmacy of Sarasota Country, Inc. provides prescription and over-the-counter medication financial assistance to Florida residents. The program began in 2008 and since that time has provided more than $2.5 million in medical supplies aid to eligible residents who meet income requirements and have no other form of insurance. The program pharmacy is a not-for-profit company that is staffed by volunteers. Eligible participants can receive a 60-day supply of prescription medication at no cost. The pharmacy provides over-the-counter products and medical supplies such as cold and cough medicine, pediatric medicine, adult diapers and sometimes even wheelchairs and walkers to qualified applicants for free. Furthermore, the program assists individuals in applying for manufacturer's patient assistance programs when further financial aid is necessary.
Florida Drug Aids Assistance Program
The Florida Drug Aids Assistance Program provides prescription medication assistance to individuals who are HIV+. The program covers the cost of medications such as DiaBeta, Fortovase, Diflucan and Emtriva. Applicants to this program must meet a number of eligibility criteria such as a qualifying income of less than 400 percent of the poverty level, a limited amount of assets, no current health insurance coverage and proof of HIV+ status and CD4 count.
Florida Discount Drug Card Program
The state of Florida offers a Drug Discount Card to all residents that provides a reduction in prescription medication costs. The sole criterion for eligibility for this program is that the applicant must be a Florida resident. Further prescription medication savings are available to individuals that meet additional requirements. Residents who are over the age of 60 and have no other form of drug insurance are eligible for additional savings. Furthermore, individuals under the age of 60 whose household income does not exceed 300 percent of the poverty level and who have no other drug insurance are also eligible for additional discounts. Savings generally range between 5 percent and 40 percent of the cost of the prescription medication.
Florida KidCare
The state of Florida administers the KidCare program that provides health insurance coverage to children up to 18 years of age. The program covers a variety of services, including visits to the doctor, vaccinations, emergency hospital visits, prescription medications, vision and hearing assessments and dental and oral health needs. Eligibility requirements are based upon the family's household income and a lack of existing insurance coverage. Applicants must be residents of the United States. Those applicants who are approved for medical financial assistance are generally required to pay a monthly co-payment of approximately $15 to $20 USD. However, the program is provided at no cost to children who are recognized to be of American Indian or Alaskan Native ancestry.
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