| The Disabled Worker Vol. 1, No. 1, Page 2 | 6/21/2005 |
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Prescription Drug and Utility Assistance
for the Disabled
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The State of New Jersey offers prescription drug and utility assistance to qualifying disabled persons through the PAAD (Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged & Disabled) and Lifeline programs.
The requirements for PAAD and Lifeline are as follows:
*You are a New Jersey resident;
* Your income for 2004 is less than $20,437 if single; less than $25,058 if married; |
*You are receiving Social Security Disability benefits OR you are at least 65 years of age.
PAAD helps pay for prescription drugs, insulin, syringes and certain diabetic testing materials. The Lifeline program offers a $225 credit to your electric and/or natural gas utility bill.
For more information, call 1-800-792-9745 |
Medicare Discount Drug Cards Approved
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After a person has been getting Social Security Disability benefits for 24 months, he is eligible for Medicare. This is great news for many claimants with no insurance. Unfortunately, Medicare does not pay for most prescription drugs.
In March of 2004, the US Department of Health and Human Services approved Medicare drug discount cards to certain private sponsors. Medicare beneficiaries can now obtain discount cards from local drug store chains such as Walgreens, CVS, Eckerd, and others. |
In addition to the discounts, certain low-income beneficiaries may get a $600 credit to pay for their medicines. The regulations allow the companies to charge an enrollment fee of $30 annually. Health and Human Services has published a free booklet, “Guide to Choosing a Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Card.” The booklet may be obtained by calling 1-800-MEDICARE. |
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