SenioRx: A Healthy Dose of Help for Those Who Need It Most
Prescription medications can be prohibitively expensive – especially for many seniors and the disabled. Recognizing this widespread hardship, the Governor’s Office and the Alabama State Legislature have established funding for a statewide prescription-drug-assistance program serving qualified legal residents who have chronic health conditions. In connection with this initiative, the Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS), together with each Area Agency on Aging, have developed a statewide delivery system to ensure this assistance is provided to all qualified seniors and certified disabled individuals in every county in Alabama*.
The objectives of this program are to reduce economic stress on low-income individuals and promote better health. In doing so, quality of life can be greatly improved for Alabama’s older population with chronic health conditions, as well as for individuals with disabilities at any age. With proper medication and management of chronic medical conditions, residents can reduce their need for frequent trips to the doctor, hospital admissions, emergency room visits and nursing home placement.
Those who may qualify for this service include:
- Individuals age 55 or older with a chronic medical condition requiring prescription drug medication management and have Medicare or no prescription insurance.
- Individuals of any age and have been deemed disabled by Social Security…or have applied for disability and are waiting on a decision…or have a doctor’s declaration of disability…or are in the 24-month Medicare waiting period.
For more information on how SenioRx can help you, call 1-800-AGE-LINE (1-800-243-5463).
*SenioRx does not provide short-term medications, including antibiotics, for treatment of acute conditions.
How to enroll in SenioRx?
To find out how to enroll in the SenioRx program in order to receive assistance applying for free or low-cost prescription medications, call 1-800-AGE-LINE (1-800-243-5463).
Help Us Help Others
Volunteers are needed to assist clients with completion of the application process in order for them to be considered for admission into the SenioRx Program. For more information on how you can help, call 1-800-AGE-LINE (1-800-243-5463).