At ICCRC, We Stand for Health and Dignity. No one should have to choose between staying healthy and staying afloat financially. Yet in the U.S., nearly 1 in 5 adults aged 65 and older have had to skip or delay medication simply because they couldn’t afford it.
Pharmaceutical Patient Assistance and Medication Assistance Programs (PAPs/MAPs) help individuals access essential medications at little to no cost. Typically offered directly by pharmaceutical companies, these programs are designed to support people with low incomes or limited or no health insurance coverage.
A PAP/MAP can be a helpful option for individuals who have difficulty affording their prescription medications. Whether it’s right for you depends on your specific circumstances, including your insurance coverage, income, and the medications you need.