Nevada Senior RX Program

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Program Description

The Senior Rx Program is Nevada’s state pharmaceutical assistance program designed for elderly individuals.  The program provides financial assistance for prescription drugs for both Medicare and non-Medicare eligible Nevada residents.  Individuals that are eligible for Medicare must enroll in a Medicare Part D plan, which will enable them to receive assistance for the monthly premiums and for medication co-payments. Persons ineligible for Medicare receive direct assistance towards the cost of their prescriptions. 

This program is managed by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services and is funded by the proceeds from the tobacco settlements with the state.  It is intended as a financial supplement to Medicare Part D (for those of Medicare eligible age).  The program is the secondary payer after the participant's Medicare plan.

Persons receiving assistance from Nevada Medicaid are ineligible for this program.

 

Eligibility Guidelines

To be eligible for this program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Residency – Candidates must be a legal Nevada resident. Unlike many assistance programs, SeniorRX has a duration of residency requirement. Newcomers to the state must wait one year to gain eligibility.

Age – Applicants must be a minimum of 62 years of age. Persons 65 and older must enroll or be enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan.

Income – For widowed, divorced or otherwise single applicants, the annual income limit is set at $28,709, which is equal to $2,392.42 per month. For married couples or two-person households, the annual income limit is $38,270, equal to $3,189.16 per month. Even if a spouse is not applying for the program, their income must be included on the application. Readers should be aware the income limits change annually but not at the start of the year. Instead revisions occur in July, this page was last updated Feb. 2018.

Medicaid Ineligible – Applicants cannot concurrently be eligible and receive assistance from Medicaid. This is because Medicaid beneficiaries receive other prescription benefits.

 

Benefits and Services

This program provides financial assistance for Medicare Part D premiums, co-payments, deductibles and gap coverage for the “donut” hole up to $5,100 / year.  There is no charge to participate in this program. However, for those who are not Medicare eligible, there is a minimal co-payment for prescription medications. 

 

How to Apply / Learn More

Interested state residents can visit the Nevada Senior Rx website or call their toll-free number at (866) 303-6323 to learn more. To apply, one can download an application or visit their local Aging & Disability Services Division.  Proof of income must be supplied during the application process.  

There is no wait list for this program. Eligibility is generally determined within 30-45 days from the date the application is received.

 Nevada seniors eligible for this program might also be eligible to receive assistance to help them remain living in their homes.  Read about the COPE Program.

 

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.