Part of my job entails helping people get their medications and Needymeds.com is by far the most comprehensive resource available. It is updated daily & has links to all of the free meds available from the pharmaceutical companies, for people who qualify (e.g., people who do not have prescription coverage, government sponsored assistance, etc...). They also have links to two American companies that will mail generic meds(not the more common ones that Target & KMart sell for $4) for either $20 or $30 for a three month batch.

Newborn Screening Packets for Parents

Parents who reside in most states of the United States and who are not able to pay for a supplemental newborn screening packet are eligible. You will not be given a free packet if you live in one of the locations below:

Minnesota - all newborns receive comprehensive NBS for 50+ disorders
Mississippi - all newborns receive comprehensive NBS for 50+ disorders
Nebraska - parents are given the option for supplemental NBS to total 50+ disorders
Washington, D.C. - all newborns receive comprehensive NBS for 50+ disorders
Pennsylvania - 95% of newborns in PA receive comprehensive NBS for 50+ disorders, but you are eligible if your hospital is one of the few that do not provide it. Check with your hospital first!

see post information:

http://www.fatwallet.com/t/22/751954/

Bump to avoid archiving -- and to see if anyone can answer my October question above...

This should be made a sticky!

FWIW, most if not all dental school offer reduced rates if you go to them for treatment.

ThursdaysChild said:Bump for useful information, and also a question:

Some of the programs at needymeds.com require an income of not more than x% of the Federal Poverty Level. Anyone know what that level is -- and where the Feds post it so we can track when it changes?

http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/index.shtml

We expect to issue the 2008 HHS poverty guidelines
during the second half of January.

Ralph's is starting a $4/$9 generic drug progam. You can see the list at Ralph's website or call 1-877-4RX-LIST (877-479-5478).

Ralph's is part of the Kroger empire, so if any of the other Kroger stores are also doing this generic drug progam, please post here.

Thanks so much! I have been trying to figure out how I am going to pay for dr. visit, blood work, and then meds for a thyroid disorder since I can no longer work and have no insurance. This will help a lot!