Financial Assistance for Prescription Drugs
Financial Assistance for the Medically Needy
Description: Due to the health insurance and governmental program cutbacks more and more people are finding it difficult to cover the cost of health services they need to manage their health. The resources listed below provide some information and financial support to help obtain needed health care.
List of Resources
|NAME |CONTACT INFO |OTHER INFO |
| | PROGRAMS | |
|MassMedline |Phone: 1-866-633-1617 |Help to identify prescription assistance programs one|
| |25 Foster St. |may be eligible for. |
| |Worcester, Ma. 01605 | |
|Executive Office of Elder Affairs, SHINE |Phone: 800-243-4636 |Health insurance options for older individuals. |
|Program |Phone: 508-422-9931 | |
| |state.ma.us | |
|The CHOICES Program |In CT: 800-994-9422 |Health insurance options for older & disabled |
|(CT residents only) |860-424-5274 if calling from MA |individuals. |
|Department of Transitional Assistance |1 North St. |Financial and health insurance assistance for |
| |Southbridge Ma. 01550 |pregnant mothers and low income families. |
| |Phone: 508-765-2400 | |
|Social Security Disability |Social Security Admin. |Disability cash benefits for medically qualified. |
|(SSDI and SSI) |800-772-1213 | |
| |TTY: 1-800-325-0778 | |
|Allsup |Phone: 1-866-606-8812 |Evaluation is free. A fee is only charged if benefits|
|(Private Social Security Disability | |are obtained. |
|Services) | | |
|Cancer Support Financial Fund |Cancer Care Center |$$ assistance for individuals with cancer. |
| |at Harrington | |
| |508-764-2400 | |
|Adam Bullen Memorial Foundation |24 Charlton St. |$$ assistance and other assistance to cancer |
| |Oxford, MA 508-987-5999 |patients. |
| | | |
|MA Health Connector |Phone: 877-623-6765 |Programs for the uninsured to obtain health |
| |TTY: 877-623-7773 |insurance. |
| | | |
|Reserved Emergency Assistance Loan Program|Care Management Dept. Harrington Hospital |One-time $$ help with an emergent medical related |
| |508-764-2423 |need. |
| | |For HMH patients only. |
| |Alzheimer’s Support |Financial help for respite care services for persons |
|Respite Care Assistance |Network of S.C.M. Inc. |with dementia. |
| |800-286-6640 X 3123 | |
| | Free/Low $ Clinics | |
|Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic |605 Lincoln St. Worcester |Practice hours: 8:00 – 4:00 Monday - Friday |
| |Phone: 508-856-0104 | |
| |Community Health | |
|St. Luke’s Health Center |Phone: 508-764-9800 |Affordable immigration physicals – sliding scale |
|Catholic Charities/Worc. | | |
|Family Health Center of Worcester |29 Orchard Street |Primary care medical and dental health services. |
|Southbridge Office |Southbridge, MA 01550 | |
| |Phone: 774-318-1445 | |
| |M-F 8:30-5 | |
|Family Health Center of Worcester |26 Queen Street |Primary care medical, dental and mental health |
| |Worcester, Ma. 01610 |services. |
| |Phone: 508-860-7700 | |
| |ADDITIONAL SOURCES | |
|Wal-Mart Generic Drug Program |Phone: 1-508-347-6344 |Call for list of generic drugs offered at $4 for a 30|
| |(Sturbridge Wal-Mart |day supply. |
| |Pharmacy) | |
|Mass. Drug Card Program | |Print free drug card to save up to 75% immediately at|
| |800-617-2645 |pharmacies nationwide. |
|Veterans Health |Veterans Administration |Health services for veterans. |
| |800-827-1000 | |
| | | |
|Utility Problems |DPU/Consumer Div. |State agency protects gas/electric shutoffs. |
| |1-877-886-5066 | |
|Easter Seals |Phone: 800-244-2756 |Provides assistive technology to eligible |
|Assistive Technology |Press 2 |individuals. |
|National Organization for Rare Disorders |Phone: 617-249-7300 |Helps people obtain needed medications cost-free or |
|(NORD) Drug Assistance Prog. |Fax: 617-249-7301 |subsidized. |
|Massachusetts Office | | |
|Stephen R. Baum Foundation |Phone: 781-721-7280 |Supports individuals with neuromuscular disease to |
| | |get help obtaining mobility equipment, such as wheel |
| | |chairs or ramps. |
|Eye Care America |1-800-222-3937 |Seniors without an Opthlalmoligist may qualify for |
| |eyecareamerica |eye exam and care. |
*Additional information and resources can be accessed through
Mass 2-1-1 Referral Line, a 24 hour service, by dialing “211” or 877-211-6277
TTY: 508-370-4890 or 7-1-1 Spanish service available.
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