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Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program Summary (SPDAP)

Name   Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)
Non-Financial Eligibility Conditions   Individuals must be:
  • a resident of Maryland for at least 6 months,
  • eligible for Medicare,
  • enrolled in a Medicare approved Medicare Rx or Medicare Advantage prescription drug plan.
Income Eligibility Conditions   Have household income below 300 percent of the Federal Poverty Standards and those not eligible for the Full Federal Extra Help as determined by the Social Security Administration:

Individuals: $30,630 per year, or $2,552.50 per month

Couples: $41,070 per year, or $3,422.50 per month

Effective for year 2007.

Do these numbers change?

Asset Eligibility Conditions   There are no asset limitations for this program.
Benefit   Helps lower the cost of outpatient prescription drugs for Maryland residents.  

SPDAP will pay up to $25 per month for Medicare RX Prescription drug plan premium.

Apply At   To apply for the Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program, contact at 800-551-5995. You can also download an application at http://www.marylandspdap.com/v2_0a/marylandspdap/SelectanRxPlan/HowToApply/tabid/84/Default.aspx.  Once you fill out the form, you mail it to:

SPDAP
P.O Box 33387
Indianapolis, IN 46203-0387

Appeals

   To appeal a decision denying enrollment in the program, a written request for reconsideration must be made to the Grievance Committee within 90 days of receiving the Denial Letter. All written requests must state the specific reasons why the decision should be reversed, and should include a copy of the Denial Letter.  The Grievance Committee has 14 days from receipt of a letter to make a decision and 7 days to send the decision.
Source of the Funds   Maryland state funds
You Also May Be Eligible For   May also be eligible for help from patient assistance programs run by private drug manufacturers

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

Sources of Law

   State Regulation: COMAR 31.17.04.01 to 31.17.04.08

State Statute: MD. Code Insurance § 14-511 to 14-515 (On each page, click the "Next" link to move ahead to the next section, and the "Previous" link to move back to the previous section.)

Other   Some private drug companies offer discounted prices on their drugs.
  • Source: Maryland Legal Assistance Network (MLAN)

    Last legal review and update April 2007 (MLAN/AC/AF)
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