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Illinois Cares Rx Basic and Illinois Cares Rx Plus Programs

 
Illinois Cares Rx Program Description
The state of Illinois has two programs designed to provide financial assistance to the elderly to help them purchase their prescription drugs.  Rx Basic is for individuals without Medicare insurance and the Rx Plus is designed for those on Medicare.

Rx Plus is known as a Medicare wraparound program which means the benefits wrap around those benefits provided by a Medicare Part D plan.  When making a prescription purchase, Medicare Part D is the first payer and then this program contributes towards those costs the Part D plan does not cover.

Illinois Cares Rx Program Eligibility
To be eligible for these programs, seniors must meet the following criteria:
  • Be an Illinois resident
  • Aged 65 or older
  • Rx Basic income limit for is $27,610 for an individual and $36,635 for a couple.
  • Rx Plus income limit for is $26,917 for an individual and $36,212 for a couple.


Illinois Cares Rx Program Benefits
This program covers all prescription drug costs, except for the very low co-payments, up to $1,750 annually.   Beyond $1,750, Illinois Cares Rx will pay for 80% of drug costs.  For the Rx Plus program that threshold is $2,830.

Illinois Cares Rx Program Costs
There are no costs to enroll in this program.
Illinois Cares Rx Contact Information
Visit the Illinois Cares Rx website or call their toll free number at (800) 624-2459.
 
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