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Vermont State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs

 
Program Description
The state of Vermont provides residents with 4 different pharmaceutical assistance programs. Each program works by charging a monthly premium and then providing prescriptions for extremely low or no co-payments. 

1.    VPharm
2.    Vermont Health Access Plan (VHAP-Pharmacy)
3.    VSCRIPT
4.    VSCRIPT Expanded

The VPharm program is for Medicare beneficiaries, the other 3 programs are for individuals that do not have Medicare.  VPharm also requires participants to enroll in a Medicare Part D plan.  The program 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.
Program Eligibility
To be eligible for these programs, seniors must meet the following criteria:
  • Be a Vermont resident
  • Be aged 65 or older
  • Cannot have other prescription drug insurance (except for Medicare Part D)
  • Income limits in the table below

Program   
Individual Income LimitCouple Income Limit
VPharm$22,164
$29,820
VHAP-Pharmacy$14,784$19,884
VSCRIPT
$17,244$23,196
VSCRIPT Expanded$22,164$29,820

  
       
   
 

  
   
Program Benefits
VPharm pays for Medicare Part D plan premiums and prescription co-pays.
VHAP-Pharmacy, VSCRIPT and VSCRIPT Expanded offer prescriptions for $1 - $2 co-pay.

Program Costs
VPharm - Monthly premiums of $15, $20 or $42 depending on income.
VHAP-Pharmacy - Monthly premiums of $17
VSCRIPT- Monthly premiums of $23
VSCRIPT Expanded - Monthly premiums of $50

Contact Information
Visit the program's website or call their toll free number at (800) 250-8427.



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.
 
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