SENATOR JOYCE ANNOUNCES LOW COST PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM FOR VETERANS

Senator Brian A. Joyce and Veteran�s Services Commissioner Tom Kelley recently announced that veterans are now eligible for a subsidized prescription drug program.

Under the plan, eligible veterans will pay only $2 per prescription for a 30-day supply.

Veterans do not need to have a service-related disability, nor is there an economic test to qualify. Veterans who are eligible must enroll in the V.A. Health Care system and see a V.A. doctor to verify the need for the prescription. There is a minimal charge for the visit to the V.A. doctor which is usually covered by the veterans� own health insurance.

To find out more about V.A. health care benefits, veterans are advised to call the V.A. toll free at 1-877-222-8387.

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