INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (May 5, 2005) – Governor Daniels visited the Center for the Homeless in South Bend today to visit with Hoosiers and tell them about the benefits of Rx for Indiana, the successful program that links Hoosiers to companies providing free or significantly reduced-cost prescription drugs.

 

Since implementation of Rx for Indiana on March 8, more than 39,000 people or 67.4 percent of those who have inquired have learned that they initially qualify for savings.

 

“More and more Hoosiers are helping their friends and neighbors contact this program to learn how they can save money on prescription drugs,” said the governor

 

About 60 health care, community, business and consumer groups are partnering in Rx for Indiana, which is designed to simplify the process for Hoosiers to reach pharmaceutical companies that offer low-cost or free prescription medications. Volunteers throughout the state are being trained to help others use the Web site, which is www.RxforIndiana.org. The Web site includes a Spanish-language version.

 

To reach Rx for Indiana by phone, use the toll free number 877/793-0765 (trained Spanish-speaking operators are available). Persons who are Deaf or hearing impaired may contact Rx for Indiana through Relay Indiana.

 

Rx for Indiana links patients with information about pharmaceutical assistance programs provided by various companies and through the state or federal government. Information about more than 275 public and private programs that provide more than 1,800 prescription medications is available.

 

The governor’s Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives is playing a key role in organizing the volunteer training effort as awareness of Rx for Indiana spreads across the state. Individuals who want to volunteer for the Rx for Indiana program may call 877/483-9275.

 

 

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Media contact:  Jane Jankowski, Office of the Governor, 317/232-1622, jjankowski@gov.in.gov