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Medications

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UW Health Medications Assistance Program (For Navigator Use Only?)

Phone:

About this resource: If a patient is having trouble affording their medication, you can contact the Medication Assistance Program to see if a patient qualifies for additional assistance.

**Navigators can also discuss with the pharmacy at Northeast or Wingra to see if patient is eligible for assistance. **

For Wingra Patients:- Need to check 

About:

  • If they have a high deductible, they may be able to qualify for the discount program at Wingra. This would allow for percent decrease on their medication copays (percent depends on income).

  • In order to qualify, they have to be a patient at Wingra and meet income requirements.  If their income is too high, they may not qualify.

  • In order to look into getting into the discount program, they can call the appointment line and make an appointment with a CRS.  They can also call a CRS directly first to see if they are income eligible before coming in.  Leslie's direct work number is 608-287-5819. 

  • CRSs also suggest moving prescriptions to Wal-Mart (tends to have cheaper copays compared to other places)

List of Prescription Programs with Website

This is a short and simple list of programs for prescription assistance.  Some are a repeat of above.  List meant for students to research different programs and find one most appropriate for patient.  

St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy

Phone: (608) 268-0355

About this resource: The St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy may be able to provide medication assistance for individuals in need.

Who can use this resource? Eligible individuals must be 18 years or older, have a current prescription, and have no prescription drug coverage (including Medicare Part D). Individuals must meet the income guidelines and be a resident of Dane County.

Next Steps:

  • First, you need to call (608) 257-0919 to discuss eligibility and program details.

  • Then you will have to fill out an application at St. Vincent de Paul.

    • You will need to bring: a photo ID, proof that you live in Dane County (a bill, lease, current check stub, or photo ID with address), and papers that show household income for everyone in your household (two paychecks or pay stubs, unemployment benefit statement, social security, SSDI or SSI statements), etc.

    • If you do not have any income, you will need a letter from health agency staff or social services case manager who referred you stating that you have no income and no health insurance. Must be on agency letterhead. OR a letter from anyone who provides you with money to pay the bills stating that you have no income or health insurance.

 

2033 Fish Hatchery Road

Madison, WI 53713

Hours: Monday: 11 AM-2 PM, Tues: 1 PM- 4 PM, Thurs: 3 PM- 6PM

DIGS // Porchlight 

Phone: (608) 252-8522

About this resource: The DIGS program provides medication vouchers.

Who can use this resource? Anyone

Next Steps:

  • Call (608) 252-8522 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8:30 AM.

Walgreens Prescription Saving Club

About this resource: Members of the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club can get discounts on thousands of brand name and generic medications.

Who can use this resource? You must pay for a membership ($20 per person or $35 per family).

Next Steps:

Click HERE for program brochure 

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