Medication Assistance Program

Bland County Medical Clinic’s Medication Assistance Program is sponsored by the Virginia Healthcare Foundation, for patients from economically disadvantaged areas. This program assists our patient advocates to help patients (subject to pharmaceutical company requirements) to receive free and discounted medications.  Currently there are up to 290 possible pharmaceuticals that are participating in this program.

We encourage all our patients to apply for this program. Application and proof of income must be submitted annually to make sure that patients still fit the eligibility factors to receive free or discounted medication. This program is available for all patients of Bland County Medical Clinic but is subject to the eligibility guidelines of each pharmaceutical company.

• Free or discounted medication to those who qualify.
• Medications for diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.…
  Chronic medications
• Help for Medicare Part D patients who have hit the coverage gap (donut hole).
• Programs offered for generic drugs

• Patients must fill out an application for the Medication Assistance Program. Applications are available at Bland County Medical Clinic or online at www.blandclinic.com
• Patients must provide proof of income. The following documents may be used:
  • Federal Income Tax Return
  • Three consecutive pay stubs
  • Child support court order or letter from spouse
  • Food Stamp award letter
  • Retirement letter
  • Social Security award letter
  • Unemployment Benefit letter
  • A letter stating that you have no income.

• Patient advocates will process the application through the pharmacy connection program (TPC)
• Patient advocates will order medications that are available to you.
  Medications will be shipped to Bland County Medical Clinic in 4-6 weeks.
• Patients will call their patient advocate 2 – 3 weeks before running out of medications so that refills can be processed.
• Enrollment with the pharmaceutical company is effective for one year.
• Patient advocates can order for any provider that prescribes medication at any facility.
• Patient advocates will call the patient when medications arrive.

Gabby Bailey – Patient Advocate
Phone: 276-688-0441
Fax: 276-688-2621
12301 Grapefield Rd, Bastian VA 24314