Prescription Drug Assistance

AMOS – Affordable Medicine Options for Seniors (CAC)

524-2786
Office on Aging
2247 Western Avenue, 37921 (street)
P.O. Box 51650, 37950-1650 (mailing)
AMOS provides general guidance, individual advice, and assistance with referrals and application forms to lower prescription medicine costs. Also offers group presentations. No fees.

Medicare Part D

1-800-633-4227
The optional Medicare Prescription Drug benefit (Medicare Part D) is available to all Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Part A or Part B, including Medicare Advantage plans. Call AMOS for advice and assistance in enrolling. AMOS can also help beneficiaries apply for Extra Help for Part D.

National Council on the Aging

1-800-373-4906
Offers an Internet search engine, called Benefits Checkup, for information on assistance with prescription drugs and other expenses.
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Partnership for Prescription Assistance

1-800-762-4636
Information about free and discounted medicines through Patient Assistance Programs offered by the manufacturers of name-brand medicines. PPARx program assists eligible inquirers with the application process. Information also available at the PPARx web site.
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