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RxHelp for
WA, a partnership for prescription assistance, is a one-stop clearinghouse
that provides information on hundreds of patient assistance programs and
other public and private programs. It allows thousands of Washington residents
to quickly search for free or discounted drugs with the help of an easy-to-use
website, www.rxhelpforwa.org,
or toll free number, 1- 877-923-6779.
The RxHelp for
Washington program is designed to help Washington residents easily find
patient assistance programs. More than 1,800 different medications are
available for free or at greatly reduced prices for qualified applicants.
There are more than 300 different plans that provide free or reduced price
prescriptions.
How does RxHelp
for Washington work?
Applicants may be eligible for free or discounted drugs if their medication
is not covered or only partially covered by insurance. They answer a few
simple questions to see if they are eligible.
Washington's
Need
More than 500,000 Washington residents have no medical insurance, and
more than 200,000 seniors have no prescription drug coverage. Currently,
similar programs in Rhode Island, West Virginia, Ohio and Washington,
D.C., are serving thousands of patients.
Who We Are
RxHelp for Washington is a one-stop clearinghouse for patients looking
for assistance in paying for prescription drugs. RxHelp for Washington
has more than 30 community health partners that include some of Washington's
best-known patient advocacy, medical organizations and non-profit agencies.
RxHelp For Washington
is a program provided by a number of health related organizations in the
state of Washington along with the Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers
of America (PhRMA). RxHelp for Washington partners include:
· Alzheimer's Association, Western and Central WA Chapter
· American Parkinson Disease Association
· Amgen
· American Lung Association of Washington
· Arthritis Foundation WA/AK Chapter
· Asthma & Allergy Foundation, Washington Chapter
· Association of Washington Business
· Berlex
· Childhaven
· El Centro de la Raza
· Epilepsy Foundation Northwest
· League of Women Voters of Seattle
· National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Washington Chapter
· Paralyzed Veterans of America Northwest Chapter
· Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
· Seattle Woman Magazine
· Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle
· Washington Health Foundation
· Washington Policy Center
· Washington State Pharmacy Association
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