Prescription Drug Help

Programs and services that reduce the cost of prescription medications for uninsured and underinsured individuals.

65 articles

Prescription Drug Help June 27, 2026

GoodRx and the Medication You Already Stopped Taking: How Seniors Can Restart a Lapsed Prescription Without Paying Full Price

Stopped taking a prescription due to cost or a coverage gap? This guide walks seniors through exactly how to restart a lapsed prescription without paying full price using GoodRx.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Prescription Drug Help June 21, 2026

GoodRx and Your Pharmacist: The Secret Conversation Seniors Are Not Having That Could Save $50 a Month

GoodRx shows you discount prices, but your pharmacist holds savings secrets the app can't find. Here's how to start the conversation that could cut your drug costs significantly.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Prescription Drug Help June 16, 2026

NeedyMeds for Seniors: How to Find Prescription Assistance Programs for Denied Medication Coverage

When your insurer says no to a prescription, NeedyMeds can help you find free or discounted medication through patient assistance programs. Here is how to use it.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read

Prescription Drug Help June 15, 2026

GoodRx and Your Eye Drops, Insulin, and Skin Creams: How Seniors Can Save on Non-Pill Prescriptions They Forget to Check

Many seniors overpay for insulin, eye drops, and creams assuming GoodRx only works on pills. Learn how to unlock hidden savings on every prescription format.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Prescription Drug Help June 13, 2026

Your SPAP Benefits and a VA Pension: How Veterans Can Stack State Prescription Help on Top of Military Benefits Without Losing Either

Senior veterans with VA health benefits or a VA pension may qualify for SPAP benefits too. Learn how to stack prescription drug savings without risking your military benefits.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Prescription Drug Help June 12, 2026

Your Doctor Switched You to a Brand-Name Drug — Here's How to Use SPAP Benefits to Soften the Blow

A physician-mandated switch from generic to brand-name medication can send your prescription costs soaring. Learn how SPAP benefits and other tools can help seniors minimize the financial damage.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Prescription Drug Help June 10, 2026

NeedyMeds for Seniors in Rural Areas: How to Find Prescription Assistance Programs When the Nearest Pharmacy Is Miles Away

Rural seniors face unique barriers to affordable prescriptions. Learn how NeedyMeds helps you find prescription assistance programs for rural seniors with mail delivery and more.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Prescription Drug Help June 4, 2026

Your Generic Drug Just Got Replaced: How a Formulary Change Can Wipe Out Your SPAP Benefits Overnight

A mid-year Part D formulary change can suddenly raise your drug costs and undermine your SPAP benefits. Here is how to fight back fast.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Prescription Drug Help June 4, 2026

Your SPAP Benefits and a Pension or Inheritance Windfall: What a Sudden Income Spike Means for Your Prescription Coverage

A sudden inheritance or pension lump sum can push you over SPAP income limits. Learn how states count windfalls and how to protect your prescription drug coverage.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Prescription Drug Help May 28, 2026

GoodRx and the New Diagnosis: How Seniors Can Avoid Sticker Shock When Starting a Brand-New Prescription for the First Time

Just diagnosed and facing a costly new prescription? Learn how seniors can use GoodRx to save money on a new prescription diagnosis and avoid overpaying from day one.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Prescription Drug Help May 27, 2026

Your SPAP Eligibility During a Nursing Home or Long-Term Care Transition: What Seniors and Families Need to Know

Moving into a skilled nursing facility can unexpectedly disrupt your SPAP benefits. Learn how to protect your prescription coverage before a gap occurs.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Prescription Drug Help May 27, 2026

GoodRx and Your Vacation: How Seniors Can Fill Prescriptions While Traveling Without Paying Full Price

Traveling with prescriptions does not have to be stressful. Learn how GoodRx helps seniors fill or refill medications at any pharmacy across the country.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read