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.