Prescription Relief

The $7 Prescription Relief Program

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Overview A revolutionary approach to prescription

Prescription Relief programs offer access to more than 1,700 prescription medications from more than 140 pharmaceutical companies, to people with low to moderate income, including seniors.
Individuals have not been able to take advantage of this opportunity because of the complicated paperwork and administrative procedures required for them and their doctor.
Qualified individuals, including seniors, are able to obtain generic and brand name prescription medications for $7.00 per prescription, per month.
Qualifications include annual income level, insurance coverage, no Medicaid coverage, availability of prescription medication and other factors.

We look forward to partnering with you to deliver a comprehensive prescription program for those people with low to moderate income.

Crisis/Solution

The Crisis

People with low income, including seniors, are having to choose between prescription medications and food.
One in four Americans make less than $18,800 per year.
34.8 million Americans lived in poverty in 2002, which is 12.4 percent of the United States population.
Multiple prescription medications can cost hundreds of dollars per month.
For example, a 90 day supply of:
Pravachol - 40mg - 90-day supply = $332.99
Celebrex - 200mg - 90-day supply = $427.98
Total $760.97
Costs vary widely by retailer, these examples are from Drugstore.com.

The Solution

Prescription Relief works directly with each pharmaceutical company's charitable assistance group to obtain prescription medications for each person enrolled in the $7.00 Prescription Relief Program.
If qualified, each person will typically receive prescription medications in 90 day supplies.
Participants can add new medications at any time, each for only $7.00 per prescription, per month.

Guidelines

Helping low income individuals qualify for available brand and generic prescriptions.

Program Costs

The Prescription Relief program costs $7.00 per prescription, per month.
There is a $25 application fee for the first year which includes income verification and processing fees, the following years the fee is reduced to $20. These fees are typically paid by the government agency.
Initial processing of applications and delivery of prescription medications takes between 8-10 weeks. After that time, Prescription Relief manages the process for refilling the prescriptions, with the goal to maintain continual prescription medication coverage.

Qualifications

Do not participate in Medicaid.
Income level can be up to $16,000/ year for a single person and $25,000/ year for a couple.
Do not have prescription insurance coverage, but may have health insurance. HMO participants do qualify.
All medication must be FDA approved.

These are average figures, some pharmaceutical companies' requirements may be higher or lower.

Benefits

No age limit. This is not a discount card. This is not an insurance product.
We personally complete all paperwork for the client/ patient, doctor and pharmaceutical company.
We work personally with each doctor to assist our client's in receiving their prescriptions. Trained patient advocates are available toll-free to answer all questions regarding the program.

Fulfillment

Prescription Relief's Fulfillment Process Procedural Flowchart.

Application completed by patient -
Mailroom - Receives patient app - Creates a file folder for patient - Takes file to Qualification Dept -
Qualification Dept - Calls patient to verify income & other information - Sends file to Data Entry -
Data Entry - If qualified, inputs patient information - Researches prescription drugs and prepares PAP forms and Dr. letter - Send to Qualifications -
Qualification Dept - Checks forms for accuracy and signs patient name to all forms - Compiles Dr. packages - Sends to Mailroom -
Mailroom - Mailes Dr. package - Logs data into computer - Gives file to Accounting -
Patient Advocate - Patient called 3 days after Dr. package mailed to check on Dr. signature -
Accounting - Invoice patient for prescriptions - Send file to Mailroom -
Mailroom - Puts file in holding - After Dr. returns signed apps, check for paid invoice - Sends to Qualifications -
Qualifications Dept - Logs received Dr. DEA#, checks forms for accuracy - Organizes info for pharmaceutical company - Send file to Mailroom -
Mailroom - PAP form original prescription & income verification sent to pharmaceutical company - Give file to Accounting -
Accounting - Quarterly invoicing set-up and file given to Mailroom -
Patient Advocate - Call Patient 15 days to see if received prescriptions and to disregard paperwork in package -
Mailroom - Puts file in holding until patient receives prescriptions.

Simpify the Process

New applicants complete a concise one page form, Prescription Relief does the rest.

Infrastructure

Prescription Relief's systems and operational infrastructure simplify the prescription fulfillment process, managing all the paperwork, so the program participants may receive continual prescription medication coverage.

Applications
Patient's Advocate

Mailroom
Qualification Dept.
Data Entry
Call Center
Accounting
Doctor's Office

Prescription Delivery

Success Stories

The Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission

300 ORSC Counselors provided "benefits counseling" to nearly 44,000 Ohio residents in 2003, and part of their offering in 2004 is the Prescription Relief Program.
"...It [the Prescription Relief Program] makes a huge difference in their lives..."

-Dr. June Gutterman, ORSC Director, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation

Oakland County's $7.00 Prescription Relief Program

"This will revolutionize prescription coverage for the working poor". Oakland County Executiev L. Brooks Patterson said Tuesday. "There's nothing like it in the area, there's nothing like this in Michigan."

-L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive as quoted in The Daily Oakland Press.

Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 21, 2004

Committee Lauds Prescription Program

At its May meeting, the Health Committee of The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC) learned about a new prescription drug program that provides valuable assistance for low-income people who are not on Medicaid and do not have prescription drug coverage. The Health Committee was excited about what this program might mean to people with disabilities who often are impoverished.

Prescription Relief.org offers a program that makes it easy and affordable for people earning less than $16,000 per year ($25,000 a couple) to receive the prescription drugs they need for a minimal charge of $7 per prescription, per month.

There is also an initial $25.00 case management and application fee that is reduced to $20.00 per year after the first year. Once a person has completed the one page application form and enrolled, a three-month supply of the ordered medication ordered will be sent to the person’s doctor’s office for pick up.

Afterwards, Prescription Relief.org stays in contact with the patient, manages the extensive paperwork, tracks refills and - when necessary - communicates with doctors to ensure medication accuracy.

-David Zwyer, Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council, 1-800-766-7426

Vision

Our prescription for success.

Our Vision
At Prescription Relief, our vision is to be a world-class prescription provider, delivering exceptional quality and value to our customers.
Our Mission
To our customers, we strive to build long-term relationships by consistently delivering best-in-class products and providing customer service that exceeds customer expectations. To our associates, we are dedicated to providing an open, team-oriented environment that rewards high quality customer service, creativity, innovation and dedication and provides opportunities for continuing professional and personal growth.
Our Culture
As a company in a changing industry, we think differently than other businesses. We think young. We move faster and are more aggressive. We attack opportunities when we see them, realizing the greatest risk in business is no taking risks. We know that competition can come from anywhere at any time, and that customer expectations will always change. To maintain our competitive edge, Prescription Relief will operate with less bureaucracy and more energy. Our fast pace energizes us, helping us find opportunities within challenges. Maybe that's why the people who are successful at Prescription Relief are having so much fun. We hope that the personal satisfaction we gain from our work extends to all aspects of our lives and communities.
Our Core Values
People are our greatest asset. We recognize associates for their positive attitude, efforts, and results. Leadership and excellence in performance are sought and rewarded. Service, knowledge and professionalism should exceed both internal and external customer expectations. Creativity is central to who we are and what we do. By promoting creativity, our associates are rewarded with interesting work and our customers get the best results. Quality drives everything we do and is every associate's responsibility. Quality is achieved through continuous improvement as we seek to be the best. Enthusiasm creates momentum and inspiration to achieve our goals. We think and act positively and with a sense of urgency. Respect is vital to our open, team-oriented environment. We treat others in the manner we wish to be treated. Integrity and sense of fairness guide every business decision we make. Teamwork and contribution is critical to our success. From our internal associates to our external customers and partners, we work together to promote responsibility and quality to achieve our goals.

Contact Us

Contact Us Contact the leader in low income prescription medication coverage.

Doug Pierce, Sales Director
614.580.8762 mobile
doug@prescriptionrelief.org email

Corporate Headquarters
5555 Glendon Court Dublin, Ohio 43016

Mailing Address
10 West Broad Street, Suite 220 Columbus, Ohio 43215