9 Things Only Senior Citizens Get Free

5) Prescription Drugs

Most prescription drugs do cost something, but there is the potential of getting free prescription drugs. While Medicare Part D pays a significant portion of the costs of prescription drugs, there is a low-income assistance program available that helps cover the costs of drugs making the co-pays much lower. Pharmaceutical companies have Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs) that offer free prescription medications to those who are having trouble affording their prescribed drugs. These prescription programs work with or without insurance and are offered by most pharmaceutical companies. Many programs require your physician to complete a form that explains why you prescribed the medication and how you can benefit from the program, especially if you would be unable to afford the drug without their help.