Medication Assistance Program
What is CMH's Pharmacy Connection?
VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital and VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital Foundation (CMHF) offer a valuable service, at no cost, to qualifying patients. CMH's Pharmacy Connection is a program that offers patients assistance in obtaining their prescription medications, eyeglasses, and medical supplies, especially if they fall into a coverage gap.
CMH's Pharmacy Connection utilizes software that includes information on over 7,000 medications. Many prescription drug manufacturers have patient assistance programs for uninsured, underinsured, and low-income patients.
How do I know if I qualify?
While there are general income guidelines (guidelines vary by each medication), many manufacturers qualify patients on a case-by-case basis.
Who do I call?
CMH's Pharmacy Connection is administered at CMH through CMH Foundation. The number to call for more information or to schedule an appointment is (434) 447-0856.
Staff members are Patient Advocates, serving as liaisons between drug manufacturers, physicians, and qualifying patients.
Staff:
Samantha Lewis, BSW, Medication Assistance Coordinator/Patient Advocate
Phone: 434-447-0856 Email: samantha.lewis@vcuhealth.org
What do I need when I apply?
As mentioned, eligibility is based on household income, insurance coverage (or lack thereof), and availability of the prescription drug in need. Documentation needed for initial applications include:
- Proof of Household Income (Tax Return, Social Security Benefit Statement or current pay stubs within the last 2 months)
- Updated Insurance Cards (if you have insurance)
- Medication List (you may attach a list or list on the application)
- Prescribing or Referring Doctor Name/Location (please note on the application)
Our application to Pharmacy Connection can be accessed here. You may return the application with the attached items via scheduled appointment at the Pharmacy Connection office, or you may email them to samantha.lewis@vcuhealth.org, or mail them to:
Pharmacy Connection
PO Box 90
South Hill, VA 23970
Where do I go?
CMH's Pharmacy Connection office is located on the 2nd Floor of the C.A.R.E. Building, located at 1755 N. Mecklenburg Ave, South Hill, VA 23970. You can call to schedule an appointment at (434) 447-0856.
CMH's Pharmacy Connection is part of VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital's commitment to the citizens of the communities we serve and is a service of our physicians and their patients.
Eligibility is based on household income and pharmaceutical manufacturers’ guidelines. Made possible through a RxRelief Virginia grant from the Virginia Health Care Foundation.
www.vhcf.org
