What is access2wellness? Access2wellness provides access to one of the broadest selections of assistance programs available to help the uninsured and underinsured access their prescription medications. These programs provide more than 1,000 medications for free or at a discount to those who qualify. The simple design of access2wellness lets someone quickly and easily evaluate eligibility and apply for assistance.
Why was access2wellness created? Access2wellness is a service from Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc., and reflects the company's commitment to improving access to better health care. As the number of assistance programs has increased, many patients and health care professionals have grown confused by the available choices. Access2wellness was developed to help people find information on assistance programs quickly and easily.
How does the person I provide care for qualify for these programs? Each assistance program has its own eligibility criteria. In order to determine someone's eligibility for any of these assistance programs, you can use the Eligibility Tool available at access2wellness.com or call the access2wellness Call Center at 866-317-2775.
General requirements for patients may include:
No private or public prescription medication insurance.
Specific financial criteria.
Residence in the United States or a United States Territory.
Can the resources available through access2wellness help seniors find information about prescription medication coverage? Yes. Seniors who use access2wellness can access information about the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Program* (Medicare Part D) or call 800-633-4227. They may also find other programs that provide assistance.
When visiting access2wellness.com or using the access2wellness Call Center, what information is required in order to determine eligibility for the various assistance programs? You will need to provide information for the person you care for such as age, zip code, estimated annual household income and prescription medications the person is currently taking or has been prescribed. You will also need to state whether the person currently has any type of health insurance and/or prescription drug coverage. All responses remain confidential.
What happens if the Eligibility Tool indicates the person I provide care for is qualified? If the person you provide care for qualifies, you may have the option of completing an online application, downloading a printable application, or contacting the Call Center to request an application by mail or to be directed to another Web site for more information. You may need to have a health care professional sign their application form and supply specific prescription information. All applications should be mailed to the address of the specific assistance program they are applying for.
How long will it take to process an application? Depending on the program, from the time a completed application is received, it may take a few minutes to a few days to determine whether the applicant qualifies. If the application is missing any information, it will take longer. The items commonly missing include:
Applicant's signature and health care prescriber's signature.
The dosage, amount and number of refills for each separate prescription. All prescriptions must include their health care prescriber's signature.
Applicant's tax-filing status. If the person you care for files taxes, the most recent Federal Income Tax Return must be included. If the applicant is claimed as a dependent on another person's taxes, include that person's return (the one claiming the applicant as a dependent).
How long will it take for the person I provide care for to receive their prescription medications? It varies from one assistance program to the next. Programs available through access2wellness are committed to providing prescriptions to patients as quickly as possible.
How will the person I provide care for receive their prescription medications? Patients will receive their prescription medications in one of three ways: 1) From their health care professional's office; 2) Mailed to their home; or 3) By using a pharmacy card at a local pharmacy.
How long will the person I provide care for continue to receive their free or discounted prescription medications? Each assistance program has different renewal requirements. Some programs require patients to reapply. If so, information will be mailed to patients when it's time to reapply.
*Independent programs not owned or operated by the Operating Companies of
Johnson & Johnson.
Speak to an access2wellness specialist. Call 866-317-2775.
This site is published by Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc., which is solely responsible for its contents. The programs referenced on this site are not owned or operated by the Operating Companies of Johnson & Johnson. This information is applicable in the United States only.
This page was last updated on: Sep 17 2008 at 15:47:56 EDT
