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Prescription
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| Program Name |
Rhode Island Prescription Assistance for the Elderly (RIPAE) |
| Phone |
1-401-462-3000 |
| Who is eligible |
- You must be a Rhode Island resident.
- You must be 65 years of age or older.
- You must not be eligible for Medicaid.
- If you have a prescription drug benefit, you must exhaust
the benefit before utilizing RIPAE.
- Actual discounts, as of July 2006, are based on the
following income limits (limits are updated every July):
- Individuals with an annual income below $18,724 and
married couples with a combined annual income below
$23,407 receive a 60% discount.
- Individuals with annual incomes below $23,505 and
married couples with annual incomes below $29,383 receive
a 30% discount.
- Individuals with annual incomes below $41,136, and
married couples with annual incomes below $47,102 receive
a 15% discount.
Rhode Island residents between 55 and 64 who are receiving SSDI
(Social Security Disability Income) payments, and who meet
specified income limits, SSDI individuals with annual incomes
below $41,136, and married couples with annual incomes below
$47,102 receive a 15% discount. |
| Where to apply |
Attention RIPAE
John O. Pastore Center
Benjamin Rush, Building 55
35 Howard Avenue
Cranston , RI 02920 |
| Link to state website |
http://www.dea.state.ri.us |
| Important Notes |
Enrolled individuals show a eligibility card at participating
pharmacies for discounts on medications for most chronic
conditions and other selected conditions.
Call 401-462-3000 for application and to find the closest location
(local senior center, community action agency, or minority service
center) to turn in application. |
Top Senior
Care Concepts, 2008 |
