These state-run programs provide assistance to those who need financial aid to pay for their prescription medications. Most state programs require applicants to be legal residents of the state, and some also take into consideration the applicant’s current insurance coverage.
| Program | Eligibility Requirements | Contact |
| Alabama | ||
| Alabama Rx Card | Open to all Alabama residents. | (877) 507-5445 |
| Alabama SHIP | Open to Medicare beneficiaries. | (800) 243-5463 |
| SenioRx | Open to Alabama residents age 55 or older, or those with disabilities, who have chronic medical conditions requiring daily medication (additional income limits apply). | (800) 243-5463 |
| Alaska | ||
| Alaska Rx Card | Open to all Alaska residents. | (800) 380-6369 |
| Chronic and Acute Medical Assistance (CAMA) | Open to those with a covered medical illness, no third party resources to help pay for treatment, limited financial resources, and U.S. citizenship or legal alien status. | (800) 780-9972 |
| Arizona | ||
| Arizona Rx Card | Open to all Arizona residents. | (602) 349-2382 |
| Arizona SHIP | Open to Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. | (800) 432-4040 |
| Arkansas | ||
| Arkansas Drug Card | Open to all Arkansas residents. | Visit Site |
| Arkansas Healthcare Access Foundation | Open to Arkansas resident who are U.S. citizens or verified permanent resident aliens, have no health insurance. and fall within 150% of the current Federal Poverty Guidelines. | (501) 221-3033 |
| California | ||
| California Rx Card | Open to all California residents. | (855) 222-4323 |
| HICAP | Open to Medicare beneficiaries. | (800) 434-0222 |
| Colorado | ||
| Colorado Drug Card | Open to all Colorado residents. | (720) 539-1424 |
| Colorado Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program | Open to Medicare beneficiaries. | (888) 696-7213 |
| Connecticut | ||
| Connecticut Drug Card | Open to all Connecticut residents. | (877) 202-2214 |
| CHOICES | Open to those 60 and older, and persons with disabilities. | (800) 994-9422 |
| Delaware | ||
| Delaware Rx Card | Open to all Delaware residents. | (302) 388-4684 |
| Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau | Open to Medicare beneficiaries. | (800) 336-9500 |
| Delaware Prescription Assistance Program | Delaware residents age 65 and older (or those receiving SS benefits) with income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, or prescription costs that exceed 40% of your income. | (800) 996-9969 |
| Florida | ||
| Florida Rx Card | Open to all Florida residents. | (850) 764-1919 |
| SHINE | Open to older adults in Florida. | (800) 963-5337 |
| Georgia | ||
| Georgia Drug Card | Open to all Georgia residents. | (888)-214-7721 |
| GeorgiaCares | Open to Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. | (866) 552-4464 |
| Hawaii | ||
| Hawaii Rx Card | Open to all Hawaii residents. | (800) 214-9458 |
| Sage PLUS | Open to Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers. | (888) 875-9229 |
| Idaho | ||
| Idaho Rx Card | Open to all Idaho residents. | (208) 297-3238 |
| SHIBA | Open to older adults in Idaho. | (800) 247-4422 |
| Illinois | ||
| Illinois Rx Card | Open to all Illinois residents. | (888) 615-1988 |
| Indiana | ||
| Indiana Drug Card | Open to all Indiana residents. | (888) 446-3979 |
| HoosierRx | Open to Indiana residents age 65 and older with income limitations who have applied for Medicare Extra Help through SS. | (866) 267-4679 |
| Indiana SHIP | Open to Medicare beneficiaries. | (800) 452-4800 |
| Iowa | ||
| Iowa Drug Card | Open to all Iowa residents. | (877) 507-5445 |
| Iowa SHIP | Open older adults in Iowa. | (800) 351-4664 |
| Kansas | ||
| Kansas Drug Card | Open to all Kansas residents. | (913) 638-8415 |
| SHICK | Open to older adults in Kansas. | (800) 860-5260 |
| Kentucky | ||
| Kentucky Rx Card | Open to all Kentucky residents. | (502) 822-0145 |
| Kentucky SHIP | Open to older adults in Kentucky, those with disabilities, and their caregivers and families | (877) 293-7447 |
| KPAP | Eligibility requirements are income-based. | (800) 633-8100 |
| Louisiana | ||
| Louisiana Drug Card | Open to all Louisiana residents. | (877) 454-8787 |
| Louisiana SenioRx | Open to Louisiana residents age 60 and over, with no prescription drug coverage and limited income. Other restrictions apply. | (877) 340-9100 |
| Maine | ||
| Maine Rx Card | Open to all Maine residents. | (800) 931-5042 |
| Maine’s Low Cost Drugs for the Elderly and Disabled Program | Open to Maine residents age 62 and over, or 19 and over with SS disability income. Income and other restrictions apply. | (866) 796-2463 |
| Maryland | ||
| Maryland Rx Card | Open to all Maryland residents. | (800) 301-4679 |
| Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program | Open to Medicare beneficiaries who have resided in Maryland for at least 6 months. Income restrictions also apply. | (800) 551-5995 |
| Maryland SHIP | Open to Medicare beneficiaries. | Visit Site |
| Maryland Medicaid Pharmacy Program | Eligibility requirements vary according to program. | (410) 767-5800 |
| Massachusetts | ||
| Massachusetts Drug Card | Open to all Massachusetts residents. | (800) 617-2645 |
| Prescription Advantage | Open to Massachusetts residents age 65 and older, as well as younger individuals with disabilities who meet income and employment guidelines. | (800) 243-4636 |
| Michigan | ||
| Michigan Rx Card | Open to all Michigan residents. | (888) 908-8889 |
| MMAP, Inc (Michigan’s version of SHIP) | Open to Medicare beneficiaries, persons with disabilities and their caregivers. | (800) 803-7174 |
| miRx | Open to Michigan residents and their families who have no other prescription drug coverage. Income limitations also apply. | (866) 755-6479 |
| Minnesota | ||
| Minnesota Drug Card | Open to all Minnesota residents. | (612) 547-8114 |
| Senior LinkAge Line | No eligibility requirements to receive information on various programs. | (800) 333-2433 |
| Mississippi | ||
| Mississippi Drug Card | Open to all Mississippi residents. | (877) 507-5445 |
| Mississippi SHIP | Open to those age 60 and older, or persons with disabilities. | (800) 948-3090 |
| Missouri | ||
| Missouri Drug Card | Open to all Missouri residents. | (314) 919-2019 |
| Missouri CLAIM | Open to all Medicare beneficiaries. | (800) 390-3330 |
| Montana | ||
| Montana Rx Card | Open to all Montana residents. | (406) 396-2658 |
| Montana SHIP | Open to Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers. | (800) 551-3191 |
| Big Sky Rx Program | Open to all Montana residents who are Medicare beneficiaries that meet certain income requirements. | (866) 369-1233 |
| Nebraska | ||
| Nebraska Rx Card | Open to all Nebraska residents. | (402) 909-1128 |
| Nevada | ||
| Nevada Drug Card | Open to all Nevada residents. | (888) 826-8636 |
| Nevada SHIP | Open to all seniors, their families and caregivers. | (800) 307-4444 |
| Nevada Senior/Disability Rx Prgram | Open to individuals age 18-61 years old with a verifiable disability OR age 62 years old or older. Applicants must meet income limits of $28,709 for individuals or $38,270 and must also have lived in Nevada for at least 12 continuous months prior to date of application. | (775) 687-4210 |
| New Hampshire | ||
| New Hampshire Rx Card | Open to all New Hampshire residents. | (800) 931-5042 |
| New Hampshire Medication Bridge Program | Open to U.S. residents who take long-term medications that are not covered under any other program. Additional income limitations also apply. | (603) 415-4297 |
| NH ServiceLink Resource Center | Information is open to all. | (866) 634-9412 |
| New Jersey | ||
| New Jersey Drug Card | Open to all New Jersey residents. | (877) 233-3866 |
| Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged & Disabled | Open to New Jersey residents age 65 and older (or 18+ if receiving SS disability). and within certain income limitations. | (800) 792-9745 |
| New Mexico | ||
| New Mexico Drug Card | Open to all New Mexico residents. | (505) 764-3740 |
| New York | ||
| New York Rx Card | Open to all New York residents. | (800) 931-2297 |
| EPIC | Open to New York residents age 65 and older who are enrolled or eligible for Medicare Part D, not receiving full Medicaid benefits and meet income requirements. | (800) 332-3742 |
| HIICAP | Open to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, caregivers, or other representatives and people who may be eligible for Medicare. | (800) 701-0501 |
| North Carolina | ||
| North Carolina Drug Card | Open to all North Carolina residents. | (828) 638-4567 |
| North Carolina SHIIP | Open to Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. | (800) 443-9354 |
| North Dakota | ||
| North Dakota Rx Card | Open to all North Dakota residents. | Visit Site |
| Prescription Connection | Open to North Dakota residents who do not qualify for any state prescription drug assistance and have low income or financial challenges. | (888) 575-6611 |
| Ohio | ||
| Ohio Drug Card | Open to all Ohio residents. | (513) 257-0517 |
| OSHIIP | Open to Ohio Medicare beneficiaries. | (800) 686-1578 |
| Ohio’s Best Rx Program | Open to Ohio residents age 60 and over, or any age within certain income restrictions. | (866) 923-7879 |
| Oklahoma | ||
| Oklahoma Drug Card | Open to all Oklahoma residents. | (918) 640-9395 |
| Oklahoma SHIP | Open to Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and people soon to be eligible for Medicare. | (800) 763-2828 |
| Oregon | ||
| Oregon Drug Card | Open to all Oregon residents. | (877) 279-3424 |
| Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) | Open to Medicare beneficiaries and the people who care for them. | (800) 722-4134 |
| Pennsylvania | ||
| Pennsylvania Drug Card | Open to all Pennsylvania residents. | (800) 901-2185 |
| APPRISE | Open to Medicare beneficiaries, their families and Pennsylvanians age 60 and over. | (800) 225-8571 |
| PACE/PACENET | Open to Pennsylvania residents (of at least 90 days) age 65 and older who meet certain income requirements. | (800) 225-7223 |
| Rhode Island | ||
| Rhode Island Rx Card | Open to all Rhode Island residents. | (401) 484-7479 |
| Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Elderly (RIPAE) | Open to residents who are enrolled in Medicare Part D and meet certain income requirements. | (401) 462-3000 |
| RI SHIP | Open to seniors, adults with disabilities, family members and caregivers. | (401) 462-4000 |
| South Carolina | ||
| South Carolina Drug Card | Open to all South Carolina residents. | (843) 259-2902 |
| South Carolina I-CARE (SHIP) | Open to South Carolina residents who are Medicare beneficiaries or will soon be eligible for Medicare. | Visit Site |
| South Dakota | ||
| South Dakota Rx Card | Open to all South Dakota residents. | (605) 951-4638 |
| South Dakota SHIINE | Open to Medicare beneficiaries. | Eastern Region: (800) 536-8197 |
| Central Region: (877) 331-4834 | ||
| Western Region: (877) 286-9072 | ||
| Tennessee | ||
| Tennessee Drug Card | Open to all Tennessee residents. | (888) 987-0688 |
| Tennessee SHIP | Open to all Tennessee Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. | (877) 801-0044 |
| Texas | ||
| Texas Drug Card | Open to all Texas residents. | (855) 469-8979 |
| Texas HICAP | Open to Texas seniors and persons with disabilities. | (800) 252-3439 |
| Utah | ||
| Utah Drug Card | Open to all Utah residents. | (801) 709-4088 |
| Vermont | ||
| Vermont Rx Card | Open to all Vermont residents. | (800) 931-5042 |
| Vermont SHIP | Open to residents age 65 or older, or those with disabilities. | (800) 642-5119 |
| Virginia | ||
| Virginia Drug Card | Open to all Virginia residents. | (866) 413-9778 |
| Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP) | Open to Medicare beneficiaries. | (800) 552-3402 |
| Washington | ||
| Washington Drug Card | Open to all Washington residents. | (206) 755-6971 |
| West Virginia | ||
| West Virginia Rx Card | Open to all West Virginia residents. | (877) 669-6569 |
| West Virginia SHIP | Open to Medicare beneficiaries and their families. | (877) 987-4463 |
| Wisconsin | ||
| Wisconsin Drug Card | Open to all Wisconsin residents. | (414) 215-9432 |
| Wisconsin SeniorCare | Open to Wisconsin residents age 65 or older (some income requirements apply). | (800) 657-2038 |
| Wyoming | ||
| Wyoming Rx Card | Open to all Wyoming residents. | (888) 808-0099 |
If you have any additional information about prescription drug assistance programs that could help your fellow caregivers, or if you notice an error in one of our listings, please contact us at [email protected].