UNINSURED? You May Qualify for Free Prescription Medication, Medical Supplies or Medical Equipment following [Insert Disaster Name]

Assistance Period: [Insert Start Date] – [Insert End Date]

If you are in [insert state] and have been impacted by [insert disaster name], you may be able to get free prescription medications, medical supplies, and/or medical equipment through the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP).

EPAP is a federal program that helps people impacted by disasters who do not have health insurance get the medicine and medical supplies they need — at no cost. It has been activated for the following ZIP codes: 

[Insert List of ZIP codes]

You may qualify if you:

Don't have health insurance

(includes Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance)

Live in a disaster area where EPAP is active

Have a prescription or proof of a prescription

What is Included?

Most prescription medications

Vaccines

Medical supplies

(including diabetic supplies)

Medical equipment

(walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, and canes)

1. Check if EPAP is active in your area.

   See the ZIP code list above or call the EPAP Hotline at 1-855-793-7470 (TTY 1-800-876-1089).

   Note: EPAP is activated by ZIP code, not county.

2. Verify that you meet the criteria for assistance.

3. Check whether your items are covered.

   View the EPAP covered items list or call Express Scripts at 1-855-793-7470.

4. Find an EPAP-enrolled pharmacy.

   Use the EPAP Pharmacy Locator or call the hotline.

5. Bring prescription information to the pharmacy.

   The pharmacy needs one of the following:

   • A new prescription from a doctor or nurse

   • A current prescription bottle

   • Proof of an existing prescription

   • A prescription sent directly from your doctor

   The pharmacist may provide a 30-day supply while EPAP is active.

Visit the Pharmacist Information Page for details on processing EPAP claims.

Need Help?

Call the EPAP Hotline at 1-855-793-7470 (TTY 1-800-876-1089) for questions and pharmacy locations.