The State of Vermont has two programs that can help lower prescription costs.
1. VPharm
- VPharm is for people age 65 and older and for people of all ages who have a disability.
- You must have a Medicare Part D (prescription drug) plan.
- There is an income limit.
- Depending on your family income, the monthly premium will be $15, $20 or $50.
- VPharm will help pay your monthly Part D premium.
- VPharm will lower many of your drug copays to $1 or $2 for each prescription.
2. Healthy Vermonters
- Healthy Vermonters is for people who do not have prescription insurance or do not have any health insurance. It is also for people who have reached their maximum prescriptions benefit.
- There is an income limit.
- There are no monthly premiums.
- Healthy Vermonters will lower the cost of short-term and long-term prescriptions.
For more information about VPharm and Healthy Vermonters, visit the Department of Vermont Health Access website.
How to Apply
If you only need to apply for prescription help:
- Print the 201P application, or
- Call 1-800-250-8427. Ask to get a 201P application in the mail.
- You will be considered for both VPharm and Healthy Vermonters.
If you need to apply for prescription help and Medicaid or a Medicare Savings Program:
- Print the 205ALLMED application, or
- Call 1-800-250-8427. Ask to get a 205ALLMED application in the mail.
- You will be considered for both VPharm and Healthy Vermonters, as well as Medicaid or a Medicare Savings Program.
Other Prescription Drug Resources
If you do not qualify for Vermont pharmacy programs, check out our Buying Prescription Drugs page for other help.
