Prescription Assistance for Pennsylvania

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Program Name	Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE)
Phone	1-800-225-7223
Who is eligible	You must be a Pennsylvania resident for at least 90 days prior to the date of application and over the age of 65 years. You cannot be enrolled in the Department of Public Welfare's Medicaid prescription benefit. You must not be eligible for pharmaceutical benefits under medical assistance. Your income for the year preceding your application must be less than $14,500 a year for a single person and less than $17,700 per year for a married person. Note that the income requirements for applying are based on your previous year's income.
Where to apply	PACE Program, 1st. Health Services 4000 Crums Mill Road Suite 301 Harrisburg , PA 17112
Link to state website	http://www.aging.state.pa.us
Important Notes	If you are eligible for the PACE program, you must pay a $6 co-payment for generic drugs and $9 for each single-source brand name drug.

Program Name	PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET)
Phone	1-800-225-7223
Who is eligible	Must be a resident of PA for 90 days to enroll. Must be 65 or older, with income not to exceed $23,500 if single, $31,500 if married.
Where to apply	PACENET Program P.O. Box 8806 Harrisburg , PA 17105
Link to state website	http://www.aging.state.pa.us/aging/cwp/view.asp?a=3&Q=228861
Important Notes	Copayment of $8 for generic drugs, $15 for single source brand name.

Senior Care Concepts, 2008