Companies Provide Prescription Drug Help to Workers Hurt by Recession

In order to help uninsured and financially-struggling Americans obtain the prescription drug help that they desperately need, patient assistance companies are creating community awareness that there are programs that provide prescription medicines for free or nearly free. With America's unemployment rate now at a record high, the importance of these programs is magnified. There are many companies that provide a one stop solution to more than 475 patient assistance programs that help those who are uninsured or struggling financially
So far, these programs have helped thousands of patients find out if they may qualify for free or discounted medicines. This is particularly good news, for at this time there are more Americans out of work than ever before over the last 30 years. Sometimes these programs are easy to qualify for, other times it can be very difficult. Generally you will be required to fill out forms and provide documentation as to your lack of insurance and work.
Patients who qualify for help from the participating patient assistance programs have access to more than 2,500 brand-name and generic prescription medicines. These are not some overseas imitations. These are the same medicines that you get at your local pharmacy. Patients seeking help from one of these companies can call a toll-free number to talk to a trained advocate or access the company's web site. It only takes about 10 to 15 minutes to find out if you or someone you know may qualify for free or discounted medications.
At a time when national unemployment is the highest in almost two decades, these assistance programs have become an important lifeline for a growing number of patients. Millions of Americans have become unemployed over the last several months and there could be a sharp increase in the number of our citizens losing health care benefits in the future.
Thousands of people are in need of prescription assistance including those who need medicine to fight such chronic diseases as arthritis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes and asthma. Most patients who need assistance need it for more than one medicine. This can create quite a confusing process because of all of the paperwork that must be completed, physician's authorization obtained and proof of income submitted. Patient assistance companies relieve the patient of all of that hassle by acting as the patients advocate and performing all of the tasks. These companies charge a small fee for their service but it is well worth it. As our country works at pulling through