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How Does a MAP Work

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Title: How Does a MAP Work


1
How Does a MAP Work?
  • Uninsured patients are screened by MAP caseworker
    for income eligibility.

2
INTAKE
  • Intake form data needed for application
  • Income Eligibility - Checklist of documentation
    needed
  • Tax return or sign form 4506T
  • 1 months pay stubs
  • Copies of unemployment benefits, pensions, Social
    Security and other income
  • Prescriptions
  • Physicians signed prescription must be sent to
    PAP
  • Physician office may send med list. TPC software
    generates prescriptions for MD to sign.

3
Application for Each Medicine
  • The patient signs a computer generated
    application form for each medicine.

4
Working with the Physician
  • The MAP works closely with physician office
    regarding ordering and receipt of medicines.
  • The physician signs the application form, and
    mails application OR
  • The physician signs the form and returns it to
    the Caseworker to mail.

5
Shipment of Meds and Dispensing
  • Medicines arrive 2-4 weeks later at doctors
    office or clinic some may be mailed directly to
    the patient.
  • Local pharmacies may receive meds for dispensing
    to patients.

6
Bridge Medicines
  • Bridge medicines fill the time lag gap
  • Samples dispensed at clinic or MD office
  • Generic medicines may be prescribed for interim
    use .
  • Vouchers may be used to pay for medicine until
    free supply arrives.

7
The Cycle Continues. . .
  • Patients notify MAP caseworker of receipt of
    medicines.
  • Refill is triggered for 90 days later.
  • Yearly renewals required.
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