Prescription
Advocates What does it
take to use an
Advocate, and should you?
Using a Prescription Advocate
A Very Important Decision
The determination of who will manage the processes of applying
for free prescription drugs is the most important decision that you will make. Patient
Assistance Programs are very particular about their regulations and requirements.
Remember, each Prescription that you take is another bureaucracy with strict regulations,
corporate call centers and general disconnection due to the large volume of applications
that they receive. For the most part, however, the employees of Patient Assistance
Programs are very friendly and willing to help once you get to them. So it is possible
to manage your prescription assistance programs yourself if you are committed to learning,
scheduling and staying on top of the processes. However, it is important to understand
the complicated processes before deciding to work without an experienced advocate
to make sure that you have the ability and determination to follow through on what
can be a daunting and confusing task. This will avoid denials of your application
and extended periods of time without your free medicine.
What will it take?
Most patients who try to apply for prescription assistance through Patient
Assistance Programs find that they underestimated the time, commitment and attention to detail
that is required to continually recieve free prescription medication. Therefore it is important
to assess your personal abilities and your ability to make the time comittment before you get
started. Self Applying in actuality is taking the "job" of being your own prescription
advocate. The following is a job description that may help.
A Prescription Advocate Must Posess...
Strong administrative and organizational skills with strict attention to detail.
Ability to follow directions thoroughly and completely on the first attempt.
Ability to work within multiple programs guidelines while satisfying various deadlines and
requirements.
Ability to determine different timing procedures of each company and satisfy their requirements
for reapplying and renewing orders based on their current processing times and application and
renewal order acceptance dates.
Ability to use technology such as the www.rxhelp360.org website, fax machines, mail and telephone.
Getting Started
If you posess these skills and think you are ready to get started the
next step is to follow the directions on Self
Applying for Free Medicine >>
If you feel that you will need help, a professional prescription advocate
may be an invaluable asset to you. Read our Reviews
of Prescription Advocates >>
