Drug: Tazorac Gel .05%

 
Drug Information
Drug Tazorac Gel .05%
Class psoriasis
Topic Skin
 
Program Contact Info / Application Submission
Program Allergan Patient Assistance Program
Company Allergan
Form Download PDF
Address Box 4015
Clinton, NJ 08809
Phone 800-553-6783
Fax 908-713-7736
Website http://www.allergan.com/site/practitioners/content_download.asp?id=&largeText=
 
Program Details
Details A 6-month supply of the medication is sent to the doctor�s office. For refills, a copy of the same application with new dates is needed. A new application with documentation is needed once a year.
 
Program Requirements
Information The doctor must fill out their section and sign the application. The patient must also fill out their section, sign the application and attach proof of income.
Details Insurance card required
Drivers license required
Proof of Income NOT required
Copy of most recent tax return such as 1040, 1099 NOT required as proof of income
Letter from Doctor stating zero incomeNOT required as proof of income
Form 4506T (If taxes were not filed) required as proof of income
Most recent bank statements NOT required as proof of income
Most recent check/check stub copy NOT required as proof of income
Letter from employer NOT required as proof of income
Benefits statement for Social Security, Unemployment, Veterans Benefits, Pension/Retirement NOT required as proof of income
Award Letter for Alimony/Child Support, Unemployment NOT required as proof of income
Notarized statement from patient stating zero income NOT required as proof of income
Other Requirements Require POI every 3 YEARS
 
Delivery of Medication
Ship Time 30 days
Delivery Options Can be delivered directly to the patient
Can NOT be delivered directly to the doctor
Shipped as a voucher card
 
Application Process
App Process The doctor or doctor�s office can call and request an application. Applications are sent to the doctor�s office. Completed applications can be faxed or mailed back. Medication is usually sent within 30 days of acceptance.
New Applications New applications NOT accepted
Patients can NOT apply directly to the program
Doctors can NOT apply directly to the program
Advocates can NOT apply directly to the program

Can apply for a new application via phone
Can NOT apply for a new application via fax
Can NOT apply for a new application via mail
Refills Refills NOT accepted
Patients can NOT apply for refills
Doctors can NOT apply for refills
Advocates can NOT apply for refills
Can apply for refills via phone
Can NOT apply for refills via fax
Can NOT apply for refills via mail
Re-Applications Re-Applications NOT accepted
Patients can NOT apply for Re-Applications
Doctors can NOT apply for Re-Applications
Advocates can NOT apply for Re-Applications

Can Re-Apply via phone
Can NOT Re-Apply via fax
Can NOT Re-Apply via mail
Appeals Income Appeals accepted
Patients can apply for Income Appeals
Doctors can apply for Income Appeals
Advocates can apply for Income Appeals

Hardship Appeals NOT accepted
Patients can NOT apply for Hardship Appeals
Doctors can NOT apply for Hardship Appeals
Advocates can NOT apply for Hardship Appeals

Can apply for an appeal via phone
Can NOT apply for an appeal via fax
Can NOT apply for an appeal via mail
 
Eligibility
Eligibility The patient must have no prescription coverage for the medication requested and their income must be at or below 165% of the Federal Poverty Level. The patient must be a US resident. Patients who are enrolled in Medicare Part D may still be able to enroll in this program. No more than two products may be requested in a six-month period. Restasis can be requested every 3 months. If more than 2 products are requested on one application, the application maybe rejected.
Limitations Patients are NOT eligible if LIS is denied
Patients may be eligible with existing prescription coverage on a case by case basis
Patients may be eligible if prescription is not covered on a case by case basis
Patients may be eligible if prescription coverage has been exhausted on a case by case basis
Patients are NOT eligible if they are accepting Medicare
Patients are eligible if they are accepting Medicare part D
Patients are eligible if the medication is not covered under Medicare
Patients are eligible if Medicare coverage has been exhausted
 
Appeals
Conditions Appeals will NOT consider out-of-pocket expenses
Appeals will NOT consider total medical expenses
Appeals may be made before the patient has been denied
 
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