Patient Assistance

Transportation

• Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation

  • Georgia

    • If you are a Medicaid recipient, call 1-888-224-7981 to schedule your ride at least 3-5 business days before your appointment.

    • https://medicaid.georgia.gov/programs/all-programs/non-emergency-medical-transportation

  • Alabama

    • Call 1-800-362-1504 at least 5 business days before your appointment to schedule a ride.

    • https://medicaid.alabama.gov/documents/4.0_Programs/4.5_Transportation/4.5_NET_Q&A.pdf

• Robert S. Poydasheff VA Clinic

  • The VA Clinic has access to transportation, housing, and financial assistance resources for veterans. Call 706-257-7205 to see if you are eligible for VA social work services.

  • https://www.va.gov/central-alabama-health-care/locations/robert-s-poydasheff-va-clinic/

Government Financial Resources

• Disability Benefits

  • Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs provide assistance to people who meet the requirements for disability

  • Apply by phone 1-800-772-1213 or online

  • https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/

• Medicare Extra Help

  • Extra Help

    • Medicare beneficiaries can qualify for Extra Help paying for their monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and co-payments related to Medicare prescription drug coverage

    • Call  1-800-772-1213 to find out if you qualify

    • https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/prescriptionhelp.html

• Medicare Savings Programs (Medicaid)

  • Get help from your state paying your Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) premiums through a Medicare Savings Program. If you qualify, Medicare Savings Programs might also pay your Part A and Part B deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments.

  • Georgia

    • Call GA Medicaid 866-211-0950

  • Alabama

    • Call AL Medicaid 334-242-5000

Medication Affordability

• GoodRx

  • https://www.goodrx.com/

• RxAssist

  • https://www.rxassist.org/

• NeedyMeds

  • https://www.needymeds.org/

• Good Pill

  • https://www.goodpill.org/

• The Health Well Foundation

  • https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/

Medication Patient Assistance Programs

Specific Patient Assistance Programs

• Eliquis

  • Bristol Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation

    • https://www.bmspaf.org/

• Entresto

  • Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation

    • https://www.novartis.com/us-en/patients-and-caregivers/patient-assistance/patient-assistance-foundation-enrollment

• Farxiga

  • AZ&Me Prescription Savings Program

    • https://azandmeapp.com/

• Jardiance

  • BI Cares Patient Assistance Foundation

    • https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.us/our-responsibility/patient-assistance-program

• Praluent

  • https://www.praluent.com/pdfs/PAPEnrollmentFormDIGITAL.pdf

• Repatha

  • RepathaReady

    • https://www.repatha.com/repatha-cost

  • Amgen Safety Net Foundation

    • https://www.amgensafetynetfoundation.com/how-to-apply.html

• Xarelto

  • (Public or Private Insurance [Medicare]) Janssen Patient Assistance  

    • https://www.newprograminfo.com/

• (Uninsured Patients) Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation

  • https://www.jjpaf.org/app

Assistance for Older Adults

• Georgia Residents - River Valley Area Agency on Aging

  • https://rivervalleyaging.org/

  • 1-800-615-4379

  • We plan and supervise programs and services dedicated to improving the quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities

  • Provided services

    • Senior Centers

    • EDWP Waiver

    • Home-Delivered Meals

    • Assisted Living Options

    • Adult Day Care

    • Respite

    • Bathing Assistance

    • Caregiver Time-out

    • Legal assistance

    • And more!

• Alabama Residents - Lee-Russell Council of Governments

  • Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/LRCouncil

  • 334-749-5264

  • The Lee-Russell Council of Governments is a non-profit governmental agency serving local communities as a hub for information and services for older adults ages 60 and older, their caregivers, and persons with disabilities.

  • Provided services

    • Home delivered meals

    • Information and Referrals

    • Medicaid waiver

    • Nutrition Counseling

    • Ombudsman and legal assistance

    • Preventive health screenings

    • Public Transportation

    • Senior Center

    • Senior Employment

    • SenioRx

    • SHIP/SMPP

Wellness Resources

• Nutrition Counseling (via Georgia Department of Public Health)

  • https://westcentralhealthdistrict.com/programs-services/nutrition-counseling-with-a-registered-dietitian/

• Fitness - YMCA/Silver Sneakers

  • https://www.columbusymca.com/active-older-adults

• Columbus Health Department

  • https://westcentralhealthdistrict.com/counties/columbus/

Food & Housing Resources

• UnitedWay of the CV

• Housing, food, prescription assistance

  • https://unitedcv.org/help/how-can-we-help-you/

• Food Bank/Mobile Food Pantries - Feeding the Valley

  • https://feedingthevalley.org/

• MercyMed Farm + Produce with SNAP Benefits

  • https://mercymedcolumbus.com/mercymed-farm/

• Wholesome Wave Georgia

  • SNAP enrollment assistance

  • https://www.wholesomewavegeorgia.org/

Homelessness Assistance

• Open Door Community House

  • https://opendoorcommunityhouse.org/

• Homeless Ministries Webpage

  •  https://opendoorcommunityhouse.org/ministry/homeless-ministries/

• Valley Rescue Mission

  • https://www.valleyrescuemission.org/

• Salvation Army Columbus Corps Website

  •  https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/columbus