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Michigan Emergency Pharmaceutical Program (MEPPS)

Need Help With Your Prescriptions?


The Michigan Emergency Pharmaceutical Program (MEPPS) for Seniors may be able to help.

MEPPS provides short-term financial intervention and assistance to adults aged 65 and older with no prescription coverage who have an immediate need for prescribed medication.

Eligibility is deemed in each month of application, not to exceed three times in a fiscal year.  There is no limit on the number or cost of prescriptions per client.

There is a voluntary copayment of twenty five cents for each prescription.


FY'2001 Monthly Income Limit:

Single/Widowed $1,044
(monthly RX cost must be at least 10% of monthly income)

Married $1,406
(monthly RX cost must be at least 8% of monthly income)


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mike Crosby

President

Mary Sanders vice President
Sheila Simpson treasurer
John Kluck secretary
Richard Beachnau member
Kathleen Carrick member
Joe Duff member
Mary King member
Ray MacNeil member
Deborah Milbocker member
Susan Smethurst member
Jack Thompson member
Lee Olsen Otsego County
Board of
Commissioners
representitive
Arnold Morse executive
director
Dona Wishart assistant
director

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL

989-732-1122

Fax: 989-731-2739 ~ email: occoa@occoaonline.org
Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

120 Grandview Blvd. ~ Gaylord, MI 49735

 

 

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