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Louisiana SenioRx offers Prescription Assistance to Seniors

Participants of the Louisiana SenioRx program are qualified by the individual drug companies, depending on the income and medications taken. Not all medications are covered under the program and most vitamin and aspirin regimens are not covered. Some medications have a small fee and some are free. Most drugs are dispensed to the doctor's office.

Seniors over 60 years of age, having no prescription drug coverage, and with a maximum income level of $2,392.50/month for a one-person household and $3,207.50/month for a two-person household are eligible. In addition, those eligible must have chronic illnesses, take daily medications, and must not have voluntarily cancelled any state or federal prescription drug program or a private reimbursements plan within the last six months.

To apply, you must complete a SenioRx application, provide proof of income and insurance and a list of all of your medications and physicians, complete with addresses and phone numbers. Louisiana SenioRx staff can assist you in completing the application and obtaining prescriptions from the doctors so you can receive your medications through various programs administered by the pharmaceutical companies.

This information was submitted by the SenioRx Program and the Jefferson Council on Aging, Inc. Councils on Aging (COA) are non-profit corporations established by state law whose mission is to make the community responsive to the needs and interests of the elderly. The Jefferson Council on Aging can be reached at 1-866-865-7975 or visit their website at www.jcoa.net.