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Rep. Joseph F. Markosek
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PACE/PACENET may help you with prescriptions
By state Rep. Joseph F. Markosek
Did you know that Pennsylvania offers programs that may help cover your prescription medication?
PACE and PACENET offer comprehensive prescription coverage to older Pennsylvanians, including insulin, syringes and insulin needles. These programs do not cover over-the-counter medicines, medical equipment, or doctor, hospital, dental or vision services. There is no application fee to enroll in the program.
To be eligible for PACE, you must be 65 or older and a Pennsylvania resident for at least 90 days prior to the date of application. You cannot be enrolled in the Department of Public Welfare’s Medicaid prescription benefit.
Eligibility is also determined by your previous calendar year’s income. For a single person, your total income must be $14,500 or less. For a married couple, your combined total income must be $17,700 or less.
You will pay no more than $6 for each generic prescription medication and no more than $9 for each brand-name prescription at your pharmacy. These co-payments are based on a 30-day supply.
PACENET’s age and residency requirements are the same as PACE, but income limits are slightly higher than those for PACE. Eligibility is based on the previous calendar year’s income. A single person’s total income can be between $14,500 and $23,500. A couple's combined total income can be between $17,700 and $31,500.
People in PACENET pay no more than $8 for each generic prescription medication and no more than $15 for each brand name.
Once you are enrolled in either PACE or PACENET, a benefit card will be sent to you.
For more information or assistance with the application process, call PACE/PACENET Cardholder Services toll free at 1-800-225-7223.
If I can be of assistance, please contact my constituent service office at 412-856-8284.