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    Money-Saving Source for Food and Medicine


    The following list provides information n food and prescription drug assistance.

    • Save 50% on your groceries through SHARE, a Florida Food Network. Call Toll Free 1-800-536-3379 or visit www.shareflorida.com for more information
    • Contact the Human Services Coalition to see if you qualify for benefits like Food Stamps, Florida Kid Care or Federal Earned Income Tax Credit. Call the access hotline, at 305-576-5001
    • To call specifically for Food Stamps information, call the Florida State Information Hotline number at 1-866-762-2237
    • One of the best sources of information on patient assistance programs and other programs that help people obtain health supplies and equipment is NeedyMeds One. For more information, visit www.needymeds.com.
    • Partner for Prescription Assistance brings together America’s pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get medicines they need through the public or private program that’s right for them.  It is a free service.  For more information visit www.pparx.org.
    • RxAssist offers a comprehensive database of patient assistance programs, as well as practical tools, news, and articles so that health care professionals and patients can find the information they need.  For more information visitwww.rxassist.org.
    • DestinationRx.com is a free online membership service providing consumers with the necessary information and savings services to help them save money on their prescription and drug store item purchases.  For more information visit www.destinationrx.com.
    • BenefitsCheckUp is the National Council on Aging site that helps thousands of people every day to connect to government programs that can help them pay for prescription drugs, health care, utilities and other needs.  For more information visit www.benefitscheckup.com.
    • FDA’s website provides timely consumer information on generic drugs.  For more information visit www.fda.gov/cder/ob/default.htm 
    • Social Security’s website locates financial assistance in paying for prescription medication. For more information visit www.ssa.gov/prescriptionhelp.com
    • Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder has the tool to get general Medicare Part D drug plan information, find plans available in your area, and detailed cost information on current prescription drugs.  For more information visit www.medicare.gov.
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