Where Can Your Patient's Prescriptions be Filled?
What Are Your Patients' Rights?
Basic requirements for all Washington State Department of Health Prescription Drug Program applicants:
Additional requirements for applicants with Medicare:
- Applicants with Medicare must be enrolled in a Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) or insurance that is "as good as” a PDP. If the applicant isn't enrolled in a PDP or "as good as" insurance, the applicant will receive temporary eligibility while enrolling.
- Applicants with a PDP and a gross monthly income at or below $1277 for a single person, must apply for Extra Help (also known as Low Income Subsidy) with Social Security Administration. Applicants will receive temporary eligibility during the Extra Help application period.
There are additional requirements for some applicants who may be eligible for Medicaid.
Please download the PDF below for a complete formulary list. Download list
Your client can fill their prescriptions through any one of the participating pharmacies in Washington.
To locate the pharmacy closest to your patient, enter their zip code or city in the form to the right, or call Ramsell Public Health Rx at 1-888-311-7632.
Patients have the right to apply, to appeal decisions and to receive confidential, nondiscriminatory, courteous and respectful service.
If you believe a client has been denied their rights, or treated unfairly or discourteously at any point in the enrollment process, or while receiving pharmacy services, you may contact the local coordinator for your county or the Washington State Department of Health at 1-877-376-9316.
Nationwide Program Benefits Individuals by Providing Access to Prescription Drugs at a Discount; Cost-Savings can Range from 10 to 85 Percent
Oakland, Calif. and Greenwood Village, Colo., August 5, 2008 - Ramsell Public Health Rx, a pharmacy benefits manager and information management company, and its partner, HealthTrans, a pharmacy benefit administrator, will offer a nationwide drug discount program tailored to help uninsured and underinsured individuals. Named the Ramsell Pharmacy Discount Card Program, this initiative provides prescription drug discounts to individuals or families regardless of current health condition, age or insurance status, allowing for an average of 10 to 85 percent savings on brand and generic medications at more than 58,000 pharmacies.