MedAssist
MedAssist can help uninsured individuals who live or work in Summit County to access prescription medications. The program can:
- Pay for an emergency supply of medications that treat critically life-threatening illnesses or for antibiotics. MedAssist can help with up to $100 worth of critical medications per person during a 12-month period.
- Help clients to apply for free or low-cost medications for any drug available through the drug companies. MedAssist can help complete the necessary applications and obtain the required information from the individual's doctor.
- Direct individuals to local free or reduced cost medical care.
Call MedAssist at (330) 762-0609 for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: MedAssist cannot help in all situations.
For example, MedAssist cannot:
- Pay for medical bills of any kind
- Provide medical treatment
- Pay for medications that treat mental health, pain, stomach, bowel, allergy or arthritis.
In order to be eligible for MedAssist, you must:
- Live or work in Summit County
- Have no prescription coverage of any kind
- Meet the income requirements below:
|
Family Size |
Monthly Gross Household Income |
Yearly Gross Household Income |
|
1 |
$1,805 |
$21,660 |
|
2 |
$2,428 |
$29,140 |
|
3 |
$3,052 |
$36,620 |
|
4 |
$3,675 |
$44,100 |
|
5 |
$4,298 |
$51,580 |
|
6 |
$4,922 |
$59,060 |
|
For each additional person, add $312 per month or $3,740 per year |
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Donate to MedAssist
Help someone in need!
MedAssist accepts donations to help purchase lifesaving medications. Here are a few example scenarios of people MedAssist may be able to help with your donation:
Linda of Akron needs $16.62 to buy her asthma inhaler. When her hours were cut at work, she lost her health insurance and half of her income. Please consider a donation of $16.62 to help someone like Linda breathe easier this month.
Bob of Cuyahoga Falls needs $20 to pay for his blood pressure diabetes medication. He lost his job because of his health problems and has been unable to return to work. Please consider a donation of $20 to help someone like Bob this month.
Marcus of Fairlawn needs $30.44 to pay for his asthma, heart and diabetes medication. He was laid off this summer and has been unable to find work. Please consider a donation for someone like Marcus.
