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Prescription Assistance

Older adults spend on average over $600 a year on prescription drugs. Find prescription assistance benefits from Medicare, states, and drug manufacturers to help pay for your medications at the pharmacy.
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Eligible for $5,900 a Year in Prescription Assistance?

Not having drug coverage, even for a short time, can create a serious financial burden for people who can barely afford basic living expenses. If you have limited income and resources, you may be able to get help paying for your medications through Medicare Part D's Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), also called "Extra Help."

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Find money-saving benefits

BenefitsCheckUp®

BenefitsCheckUp® makes it easy to find benefits to help you pay for food, medicine, health care, and more. Find out how to get help today.

What Is Medicare? A Guide from NCOA

If you're turning 65, you're eligible to apply for Medicare. But oftentimes, understanding the different parts of Medicare, when to enroll, and which type of care is not covered by Medicare can seem complicated. That's why we've created this helpful resource.

Find Help Locally

Eldercare Locator

The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Whether help is needed with services such as meals, home care or transportation, the Eldercare Locator can point you in the right direction.

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