Prescription Drug Assistance Program for Senior Citizens

NACOLG/SenioRx Prescription Drug Assistance Program is administered statewide by the Alabama Department of Senior Services, through 13 Area Agencies on Aging.  This SenioRx partnership is between state agencies; community organizations; the medical field and pharmaceutical companies.  The Program is designed to assist persons 55 to 64 years old, and disabled individuals of any age in the 24 months Medicare waiting period. Also, individuals in the Medicare Part D Coverage gap. To receive prescription medicines free or at reduced prices.  Seniors must have no prescription drug coverage and with incomes at or below 200% of the FPL. 

The NACOLG/Department of Aging Services administers the program at the local level, which covers Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Marion and Winston Counties.  NACOLG has three satellite SenioRx offices and NACOLG’s main office:

NACOLG Main Office: (256)-0532 1-800-AGE-LINE

Janette Sutton - Program Director         (243-5463)

103 Student Dr.

POB 2603

Muscle Shoals, AL 35662

Lauderdale County & the City of Florence: (256) 765-2345
Location: 610 West College St., Florence (Burrell Slater Bldg.)
Contact Person: Patsy Richardson - Hrs. Monday-Thursday: 8-4:30

Franklin County & Colbert County: (256) 331-6216
Location: 2080 College Rd. NWSCC Phil Campbell Campus, Occupational Bldg.
Contact Person: Paula Pardue - Hrs. Monday-Thursday: 7:30-4:00

Marion County & Winston County: (205) 485-7120
Location: 42024 Highway 195 - Lakeland Community Hospital, Haleyville
Contact Person: Danita Myers - Hrs. Monday-Thursday: 8:00-4:30

TO QUALIFY:

1.  Must be 55 to 64 years old

2.  Must have no prescription drug coverage

3.  Must have a chronic medical condition

4.  Must be a legal resident of Alabama

5.  Must meet income guidelines

Other individuals may be eligible:

6) If you are in the Medicare Part D Coverage Gap

7) Disabled individuals of any age in the 24 month Medicare waiting period

A SenioRx Intake form must be completed, as well as, the following information must be available: 1) Proof or all insurance (Blue Cross, QMB, Medicaid, other insurance); 2) A list of your present medicines from your pharmacy, your medication bottles or new prescriptions; 3) Your Social Security Benefits letter for the current calendar year for EVERYONE in the house who receives benefits; 4) Current pension or retirement benefit letters; 5) Proof of income for EVERYONE who lives in your house, including copy of the last three paycheck stubs for each person who is working; 6) Proof of any other income, such as: annuities, stocks, bonds, CDs, savings accounts, IRAs, interest income; 7) A copy of your Medicare Card, Social Security and driver’s license or photo identification; 8) For those disabled, must provide Social Security approval letter.

200% of Poverty Level:

1 Person Living in Household $20,800

2 People Living in Household $28,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Ø      Each drug company has individual requirements for eligibility.  SenioRx cannot guarantee that you will receive all medicines requested.

Ø      Unless you are physically unable, you will be expected to help collect what is needed to complete the process.

Ø      Most drug companies mail the medicine directly to your doctor.

Ø      It usually takes anywhere between 6 to 8 weeks after mailing off you application.

Please let your SenioRx know when you receive your first medication.

Ø      You will need to call your SenioRx Office for re-application once you start your last month’s supply of medication.  SenioRx staff will verify any medication changes and order the refill prescriptions at that time.

Ø      All personal information will be kept strictly confidential.