HEALTH CARE ACCESS

The Vision Program provides eye exams; basic and diagnostic eye care; and frames, lenses, and contacts(contact wearers only) to eligible individuals. Care is provided through a network of local eye doctors who have agreed to a discounted fee schedule.

The Prescription Program assists individuals without prescription coverage to access Patient Assistant Programs (PAP’s) offered by drug companies that provide free or reduced-cost medications to those who qualify. We serve the uninsured, low-income, Medicare recipients who can’t afford Part D coverage, Medicare recipients who fall into the ‘donut hole’ gap in coverage, those on disability who are within the two-year waiting period for eligibility for Medicare, those who have lost their insurance, or children awaiting CHIP or Medicaid approval. The Prescription Program also helps clients obtain emergency, “hold over” prescriptions so that they may begin their medications immediately or maintain steady drug levels until their PAP qualifications have been established. In addition, uninsured hospital patients discharged on life-sustaining medications may receive assistance with an initial supply in order to help avoid readmission into the hospital. Those in crisis with no other means to obtain their medications may qualify for emergency assistance.

The Mammogram Program, which is a partnership with the local Breast Cancer Coalition, Phoenixville Hospital and Community Radiology, helps women (and men) aged 40+ obtain a free mammogram screening, with funding available for further diagnostics, if indicated.