Community Resources
Pharmaceutical Assistance
AARP PHARMACY SERVICE
- Offers discounts on a variety of prescriptions. No membership required
- 800 456-2277 for information
- Web site: www.aarppharmacy.com
PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE AGED & DISABLED (PAAD)
SENIOR GOLD
These are both state-funded prescription programs, which help eligible NJ residents pay for prescription drugs (including insulin, insulin needles, certain diabetic testing materials and syringes, and needles for injectable medicines used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis).
- Eligibility: NJ resident, over 30 days with permanent address, aged 65 and older, or at least 18 years of age and receiving Social Security Disability benefits
- PAAD cardholders pay $5 per prescription. People who are eligible for PAAD may also be eligible to receive other benefits such as Lifeline, which provides assistance for utility bills, Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled, reduced motor vehicle fees, property tax freeze, and discounts from Verizon and AT&T.
- Income Eligibility for 2006:
- Single: $21,850
- Married: $26,791
- Senior Gold cardholders pay $15 plus 50% of the remaining cost for each prescription. When annual out-of-pocket expenses exceed $2000 for single persons and $3000 a year for married couples, each prescription costs only $15.
- Income Eligibility for 2006:
- Single: 31,850
- Married: $36,791
- 800 792-9745
- (609) 924-7108 for forms. Assistance is available from the PSRC Spruce Circle office
- Mailorder Rx: 800-409-0983
- Web site: http://www.state.nj.us/health/seniorbenefits/pbp/paad-home.shtml
TOGETHER RX
Prescription Savings Program
- 800 865-7211
- Web site: www.togetherrxaccess.com
RX4NJ FREE OR DISCOUNTED DRUGS
- 888 793-6765
- Web site: www.rx4nj.org.com
MERCER COUNTY PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE
- 10-50% discounts for eligible residents
- Many pharmaceutical companies have a program to provide medications to those unable to pay. An application must be submitted by your physician to the company.
- 800 633-0037
Princeton Pharmacy at the University Store is the only pharmacy known that does weekday home delivery at this time. (609) 924-4545.
PSRC can not endorse or recommend any out-of-country pharmacy options while quality and legality are in question.
The Princeton Senior Resource Center does not endorse any of the resources listed on these pages. We collect and provide information from many sources as a service to those seeking services in the Princeton area. No listed provider pays to be in our directory.
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