Resource: https://www.needymeds.org/

Survivors often need expensive medications that they sometimes cannot afford. Most major drug companies have patient-assistance programs, and you can apply to obtain free or low-cost prescription drugs. Although each company has its own criteria for qualification, in general, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident

• Have a prescription for the medication you are applying to get

• Have no prescription drug coverage for the medication or high premiums

• Meet income requirements or program eligibility

You may qualify even if you have health insurance, if it does not cover the medication prescribed to you. For expensive medications, the income cut-off is high, so it is worth investigating whether or not you qualify. Organizations that can help you find and apply to patient-assistance programs are listed in Resources.