Benefits Checkup  Free online service sponsored by the National Council on the Aging that screens individuals over 55 for federal, state and private benefits programs.  Prescription drugs, health care, utilities and other essential items or service.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance   All Federal programs available to State and local governments (including the District of Columbia); federally -recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals. After you find the program you want, contact the office that administers the program  and find out how to apply.
Government Benefits  Confidential government website sponsored by several Federal agencies and organizations.  Helps people find government benefits for which they may be eligible.  Benefits may be direct payments, a loan, insurance, training, or other services.
Helping Patients  Interactive web site that provides a link to thousands of medicines offered through hundreds of patient assistance programs.  Contains a directory of all the member companies that conduct these programs and the medicines that are covered.
Needy Meds  Programs available to help consumers who cannot afford their medications.  Application forms when available.
The Medicine Program Discounts on drugs provided by participating pharmacies.  No fees, not an insurance program, you pay the discounted price of the drugs.
Together RX Discounts on drugs at participating pharmacies

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