The major budget-buster for most seniors is often the money spent on prescription medicines. The first step to take is to write to the manufacturer of the drug you re taking to get details on what, if any, assistance programs they offer.
Guidelines vary drastically from company to company.
If your medication doesn t qualify under one manufacturer, talk to your doctor about a suitable substitute made by a different company a company that may offer purchase-assistance. If you qualify for a program, your doctor will have to fill out some forms and send them to the manufacturer, who will then send the prescription to your doctor, usually within 90 days. That s the report. Here is the Rumor Mill for the week of May 21. Royal Watch Royal Watch for the week of May 21.