The Pharmaceutical Access Fund (PAF) assists low-income patients with their medication needs.  The PAF is a “Last Resort” program that will supplement (not replace) strategies that include discounting programs and pharmaceutical company Patient Assistance Programs.

Eligible Patients will:
•  Have no insurance
•  Reside in Kane County
•  Have a valid prescription
•  Have a primary care physician who will complete the paperwork required to secure medications in the long-run.

The KCHAIN Pharmaceutical Assistance Fund will:
•  Bridge the 30-45 day gap that exists with most indigent program applications
•  Provide a resource to residents who are unable to afford medications that are required for acute conditions
•  Assist residents who have circumstances that lie outside of the criteria for any other pharmaceutical program

The KCHAIN Pharmaceutical Assistance Fund will not:
•  Provide assistance for medications are that available for $4 through local retail pharmacy programs
•  Cover controlled substances; select pain, anti-anxiety, and depression drugs
•  Cover co-payments for medications for individuals with insurance.

Discount Drug Programs: (Click to view program details)
Dominick’s $4 Generics
K-mart $5 Generics
K-mart $10/$15 90-day Generics
Meijer-Seven Free Antibiotics
Rx Outreach
Target $4 Generics
Walgreen’s Prescription Savings Club
Wal-mart $4 Generics

Pharmaceutical Company Assistance Programs:
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