Patient Assistance
assistance programs intended to supplement your healthcare needs
Patient Assistance
The importance of patient assistance programs lies in creating a safety net that ensures patients can access and afford their cardiac care regardless of their financial situation, transportation challenges, or other social barriers. This comprehensive approach helps prevent medical emergencies that could result from skipped appointments or unfilled prescriptions due to cost or accessibility issues.
Patient Assistance Resources
- Assistance for Older Adults
- Food & Housing Resources
- Government Financial Resources
- Homelessness Assistance
- Medication Affordability
- Medication Patient Assistance Programs
- Transportation
- Wellness Resources
Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation
- Georgia
- If you are a Medicaid recipient, call 1-888-224-7981 to schedule your ride at least 3-5 business days before your appointment.
- Georgia Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (click here)
- Alabama
- Call 1-800-362-1504 at least 5 business days before your appointment to schedule a ride.
- Alabama Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation (NET) Program (click here)
Robert S. Poydasheff VA Clinic
- The VA Clinic has access to transportation, housing, and financial assistance resources for veterans. Call 706-257-7205 to see if you are eligible for VA social work services.
Disability Benefits
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs assist people who meet the requirements for disability
- Apply by phone 1-800-772-1213 or online
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) (click here)
Medicare Extra Help
- Extra Help
- Medicare beneficiaries can qualify for Extra Help paying for their monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and co-payments related to Medicare prescription drug coverage
- Call 1-800-772-1213 to find out if you qualify
- Medicare Part D Extra Help Program (click here)
Medicare Savings Programs (Medicaid)
- Get help from your state paying your Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) premiums through a Medicare Savings Program. If you qualify, Medicare Savings Programs might also pay your Part A and Mart B deductibles, co-insurance, and co-payments.
- Georgia
- Call GA Medicaid 866-211-0950
- Alabama
- Call AL Medicaid 334-242-5000
Eliquis
Entresto
Farxiga
Jardiance
Repatha
Xarelto
(Uninsured Patients) Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation (click here)
Georgia Residents
- River Valley Area Agency on Aging (click here)
- 1-800-615-4379
- We plan and supervise programs and services dedicated to improving the quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities
- Provided services
- Senior Centers
- EDWP Waiver
- Home-Delivered Meals
- Assisted Living Options
- Adult Day Care
- Respite
- Bathing Assistance
- Caregiver Time-out
- Legal assistance
- And more!
Alabama Residents
- Lee-Russell Council of Governments (click here)
- 334-749-5264
- The Lee-Russell Council of Governments is a non-profit governmental agency serving local communities as a hub for information and services for older adults ages 60 and older, their caregivers, and persons with disabilities.
- Provided services
- Home delivered meals
- Information and Referrals
- Medicaid waiver
- Nutrition Counseling
- Ombudsman and legal assistance
- Preventive health screenings
- Public Transportation
- Senior Center
- Senior Employement
- SenioRx
- SHIP/SMPP
Accepted Insurance
We accept most insurance providers. If you have specific questions regarding your coverage, please contact us for additional information.
- AARP Medicare Advantage
- AARP Medicare Supplement
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna Medicare Dual Choice
- Ambetter
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Humana
- Humana Military
- Medicaid of Georgia and Alabama
- Medicare
- Oscar Health Plans
- Peach State
- Tricare
- UMR
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Medicare
- WellCare Medicare