Delaware Prescription Assistance Program (DPAP)
Delaware Prescription Assistance Program (DPAP)
The Delaware Prescription Assistance Program (DPAP) began January 14, 2000 as a result of the passage of Senate Bill 6 during the 1999 legislative session. This program is funded through tobacco settlement funds, and provides up to $2500 per individual in each calendar year for eligible clients. The goal of the program is to provide prescription assistance to elderly and/or disabled individuals currently without prescription coverage who have incomes below 200% of the poverty level or have prescription costs exceeding 40% of their income.
This program covers medically necessary prescription drugs. The program does not pay for any of the drugs or diabetic supplies for Medicare recipients. Medicare currently covers these supplies for both insulin and non-insulin dependent patients.
Clients must make a co-payment of $5 or 25% of the cost of the prescription, whichever is greater. The co-pay is collected by the dispensing pharmacy.
Eligibility
Clients must reside in the State of Delaware. They must be at least 65 years old or qualify for Social Security Disability benefits.
The income eligibility limit is set at 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) . Couples are counted as two individuals. Individuals with income over 200% of FPL can qualify if they have prescription costs exceeding 40% of their income.
Individuals wishing to apply for DPAP should call the DPAP program information number . Applications are handled through the mail. Applicants do not need to come into our office to apply. Applicants will need to provide proof of income with their signed and dated DPAP application.
Individuals wishing to apply for DPAP should call the DPAP program information number. Applications are handled through the mail. Applicants do not need to come into our office to apply. Applicants will need to provide proof of income with their signed and dated DPAP application.(If you need this application in another version, please contact the DSS office for a printed version.
Elaine Archangelo, Director
Barbara Hanson, Deputy Director
(302) 255-9668; FAX: (302) 255-4433
1901 N. Du Pont Highway, Lewis Bldg.
New Castle, DE 19720
