UNINSURED? You May Qualify for Free Prescription Medication, Medical Supplies or Medical Equipment following Typhoon Sinlaku
If you are in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and you have been impacted by Typhoon Sinlaku, 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:
EPAP Activated Locations
Northern Islands
Saipan
Rota
Tinian
EPAP Activated Zip Codes
96950
96951
96952
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)
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.
Verify that you meet the criteria for assistance.
Check whether your items are covered.
View the EPAP covered items list or call Express Scripts at 1-855-793-7470.
Find an EPAP-enrolled pharmacy.
Use the EPAP Pharmacy Locator or call the hotline.
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.