Prescription Assistance for Delaware

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Program Name	Delaware Prescription Assistance Program
Phone	1-800-996-9969
Who is eligible	You must be a resident of Delaware. You can’t be eligible for Medicaid or have other insurance that provides drug coverage, excluding Medicare Part D. If you are under age 65, you must be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits. If you are elderly or receive SSDI benefits and have income over 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may still be eligible if you have drug costs that are over 40% of your yearly income.
Where to apply	P.O. Box 950 New Castle , DE 19720
Link to state website	http://www.state.de.us/dhss/dss/dpap.html
Important Notes	When calling the 1-800-996-9969 number, press 2 to access extension 17. The program will pay up to $3,000 per person, per state fiscal year. There is a co-payment of $5 or 25% of the cost of each prescription, whichever is greater. May cover some drugs excluded from Part D which have been prior authorized, includes OTC drugs, benzodiazepines and barbiturates.

Program Name	Chronic Renal Disease Program
Phone
Who is eligible	Members with Medicare must enroll with Medicare Part D unless they have creditable coverage. Member who may be eligible for LIS must apply and show proof of approval or denial. Medically, the individual must be diagnosed with ESRD, receive dialysis, or have had a renal transplant. Income plus liquid assets cannot exceed 300% FPL.
Where to apply
Link to state website
Important Notes	State will cover the basic Medicare Part D premium

Senior Care Concepts, 2008