A Presciption For Good Health

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Help For The Uninsured o@ (NAPSA)—AIl Americans want to be healthy, but anyone who does not have health insurance can tell you: The road to good health is not easy. There are about 45 million people in America who do not have health insurance. It can be hard for them to get good medical care and safe medicines. They often go without care that can prevent future health problems, such as doctor visits and prescription medicines. The good news? If you do not have health insurance there are a lot of programsout there that can help you get the medicines you need. Where can you start to look? Here are some new resources that can point you in the right direction: You may be able to get your medicines for free or almost free. Go to the Web site www.pparx.org. There you can find out about more than 275 programs that can help people who qualify get medicines for free or at a very low cost. You can also look for health clinics or hospitals that may provide free medicines. You can get help to pay for your Pfizer medicines. If you are uninsured, Pfizer Helpful Answers” makes it simple and easy to get Pfizer medicines for free or at a lower cost. Call this toll-free number — 866-706-2400. Or you can go to this Web site: www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com. e If you are low-income you can get help from someof the world’s largest drug companies. The Together Rx Access™ Card is a free, easy way to get good savings on a wide range of prescription products. This includes Pfizer drugs. Find out if you qualify. Call 800-4444106. Or you can go to Lowflat-fees on prescriptions for low-income seniors. Some drug companies offer their medicines for flat monthly fees to low-income persons on Medicare. If you are on Medicare, you may be able to get a MedicareApproved Drug Discount Card. Find out which card is right for you. Call 800-MEDICAREorvisit www.medicare.gov. eIf you have limited income,then you maybeeligible to enroll in programs such as Medicaid or your State Children’s Health Insurance Program.