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Summary Information

CRIS Program - Prescription Assistance Program
 
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Title Prescription Assistance Program
Agency Division of Central Management and Support
Division of Central Management and Support
Web http://www.ncrx.gov
Description Prescription drug assistance is provided to uninsured, low-income residents through sites across the state that are issued software, known as the Medication Access and Review Program (MARP), to make accessing free prescription drugs easier. Through premium assistance, the program supports the medication needs of low-income seniors who are Medicare prescription drug program enrollees.
Grantee Eligibility This program does not provide financial assistance grants.
Fund 14410-1510
State $411,556.00
Federal $6,979.00
Other $1,947,349.00
Funding Year 2008
Keywords Medicare,  aging and the aged,  low income,  prescription drugs
Assistance None