Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program (MPAP)

Name

Maryland Pharmacy Discount Program (MPDP)

Non-Financial Eligibility Conditions

A resident of Maryland who is:

enrolled in the Medicare program, and

does not have other public or private prescription drug coverage. Except you can receive benefits from both this program and the Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program (MPAP).

Income Eligibility Conditions

(Apply $20 Income Disregard -See Note Below)

Gross countable household income not more than:

Individual: $1,396

Couple: $1,872

Effective November 2005

Note: $20 may be subtracted from your gross income; if the $20 subtraction reduces the income to the number listed above, then you probably qualify for the benefit.

Certain income is not counted. You must meet this income guideline after the excluded and disregarded income is subtracted.

Asset Eligibility Conditions

Resources are not considered for eligibility for the MPDP.

Benefit

Helps Maryland Residents enrolled in Medicare Part A, Part B or both pay for medically necessary prescriptions.

Participants pay 65% of the State's cost for prescription drugs, plus a $1 processing fee.

Program ends 12/31/05.

Apply At

You can also apply online at the Maryland Pharmacy Program website. Some DSS offices have received applications forms for MPDP, which went into effect July 1, 2003. Other offices may not yet have the forms. You can use an old application for MPDP, however, it is preferable if you download the new form and use it.

You may also call toll-free 1-800-226-2142, or TDD, 1-800-735-2258 for an application form. Mail the completed application form to:

Maryland Pharmacy Program
P.O. Box 386
Baltimore, MD 21203-0386

Both the Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program and the Maryland Discount Pharmacy Program use the same one page (2 sided) application form.

Appeals

You can appeal any denial, termination, suspension or reduction of benefits

Appeals must be filed in writing at the DSS office. It is best to file it in person and to get a receipt showing that you filed the appeal.
Appeals must be filed within 90 days of the action.. COMAR 10.01.04.04

Source of the Funds

Maryland state an Federal funds

You Also May Be Eligible For

Maryland Primary Care, if you have no other health insurance coverage and meet certain other requirements.

If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for prescription drug coverage under the Medical Benefits Package

Sources of Law

State Law: Md. Ann Code Health General § 15-124.1

State Regulations: COMAR 10.09.60

The Maryland Pharmacy Program website has additional information about both the MPAP and MPDP programs or call 1-800-226-2142

Other

Some private drug companies offer discounted prices on their drugs.

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