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To raise awareness and encourage patients to enroll, the Partnership for
Prescription Assistance is running a national advertising campaign and
conducting grassroots outreach in all 50 states.
To find out if they may qualify, patients should call toll-free
1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669) to speak with a trained specialist or visit
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About 60 percent of those who qualify for federal and state programs that
help with areas such as home energy assistance have not enrolled in the
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"In the past,
it's been difficult to enroll patients, but it 's very encouraging to know that
after just three weeks, patients already are responding so strongly to the
Partnership for Prescription Assistance. "It is very
difficult reaching people who need the most help; making this kind of effort
to reach out and enroll many more is worthwhile and to be commended.
Finding out whether you qualify for programs such as the federal Low
Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), is easy thanks to The National
Council on the Aging's (NCOA ) free and confidential online service
BenefitsCheckUp(R). Department of Health and Human Services .

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need get prescription medicines is generating an outpouring of inquiries from
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"BenefitsCheckUp can be a lifesaver for many people.
BenefitsCheckUp can also help seniors find health care programs,
prescription drug assistance, in-home services, financial assistance, legal
services, housing assistance, property tax programs, nutrition programs, as
well as volunteer and training opportunities and education programs . For information
on NCOA, visit http://www.

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"Winter and summer can be dangerous times for anyone who can't afford to
pay energy bills, but even more so for the elderly, persons with disabilities
or children under six years old," said NCOA President and CEO James Firman.S.ncat. The Campaign for
Home Energy Assistance is another good resource.

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kind Web-based service designed to help Americans determine what benefits they
qualify for and how to claim them .

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LIHEAP, which just received an additional $150 million this season, is
administered by the U.

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"Never before have I seen so many patients come to assistance programs
like these so quickly ," said Billy Tauzin, president and CEO of the
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).org.

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The Partnership for Prescription Assistance is the only program that
provides a single point of access to more than 275 public and private patient
assistance programs , including more than 150 programs offered by
pharmaceutical companies.

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In just three weeks , the Partnership for Prescription Assistance has
matched more than 100,000 patients -- roughly 5 ,000 per day -- to patient
assistance programs that meet their needs.org.

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WASHINGTON, No one should have to choose between
staying warm in winter (or safely cool in summer) and paying for food , rent,
medicine or other essentials. The NCOA president and CEO is James
Firman.

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New Drug Program Helps More Than 100 000 Patients in First Three Weeks

Program Continues to Help More Than 5 ,000 Patients in Need Each Day;
Patients Can Call Toll Free at 1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669 ) or
Visit http://www.

You or someone you know can find out quickly if you qualify for
LIHEAP or other state and federal energy assistance programs by using
BenefitsCheckUp(R) at http://www.org/liheap) provides free telephone and e-mail
information on applying for lower-income energy assistance. to 6 p.liheap.

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About NCOA
Founded in 1950, The National Council on the Aging is a national network
of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the health and
independence of older persons, and to increasing their continuing
contributions to communities, society and future generations.

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Since then, patients from all 50 states have called the toll-
free phone number (1-888-4PPA-NOW) or visited the user-friendly Web site
(http://www .

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Partner organizations are
working to spread the word in their respective communities.
"Patient assistance programs and private company drug discount programs
currently help many seniors afford their medications, but very few seniors or
other younger persons with limited incomes know about them," said James
Firman, president and CEO of The National Council on the Aging. Adult children of
seniors with access to the Internet should help their parents complete the
survey. Those seeking
help can contact the National Energy Assistance Referral at 1-866-674-6327
from 8 a.

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The
Partnership for Prescription Assistance makes it easier for millions more
patients in need to learn about these programs and apply for help.

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4 million eligibility reports
identifying benefits programs have been completed. or e-mail energyassistance@ncat .ncoa.

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Every year, hypothermia kills about 600
Americans, half of whom are 65 and older, according to the U.

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The initiative has already helped pre-qualify
patients for assistance for more than 300 ,000 prescription medicines.

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Public and private patient assistance programs have made free or nearly
free medicines available to patients for years, and programs offered by
pharmaceutical companies are already serving millions of patients.

Heat is on for Seniors Thanks to Information From The National Council on the Aging's 'BenefitsCheckUp'

The good news is that people with lower
incomes may be eligible for federal and state energy benefits they may not yet
know about.m.org/assistance .

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More than 50 national organizations including the American Academy of
Family Physicians, American Cancer Society, American Academy of Physician
Assistants, American College of Emergency Physicians, NAACP, National Alliance
for Hispanic Health, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill , National
Association of Chain Drug Stores, National Medical Association, National Urban
League , United Way of America, as well as a fast-growing list of state and
local organizations, are working with America's pharmaceutical companies to
spread the word about the program. Last year alone, more than 275,000 people
used BenefitsCheckUp and, among users, about 52,000 found out they were
eligible for energy related benefits they were not yet receiving. For information, visit
http://www.org.

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America's pharmaceutical companies and more than 50 national
organizations , representing doctors, nurses, pharmacists, patient advocates
and civic organizations, launched the Partnership for Prescription Assistance
on April 5th.
"We are pleased to be a part of the Partnership for Prescription
Assistance and to know that so many people have been helped in just the first
three weeks," said Myrl Weinberg, president of the National Health Council
whose members include more than 115 patient and provider organizations. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention .benefitscheckup.m.

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