Pharmaceutical Assistance

The Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD) program is a state-funded program that helps eligible seniors and individuals with disabilities save money on their prescription drug costs. PAAD lowers generic prescriptions down to $5, and $7 for name brand. You may be eligible for PAAD if you meet the following requirements:

 

• You are a New Jersey resident

• You are age 65 or older

• Your income for 2023 is less than $42,142 if single or less than $49,209 if married

• Medicare-eligible PAAD beneficiaries are required to enroll in a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan. PAAD will pay the monthly premium for certain standard basic Part D plans with a monthly premium at or below the regional benchmark or standard basic plans or enhanced plans up to $20 above the benchmark amount that have no deductible

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The Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program (Senior Gold) is a state-funded prescription program with a different co-payment structure and income eligibility guidelines than those of PAAD. You may be eligible for Senior Gold if you meet the following requirements:

 

• You are a New Jersey resident

• You are age 65 or older 

• Your annual income for 2023 is between $42,142 and $52,142 if you are single or between $19,209 and $59,209 if you are married

• In addition: All Medicare-eligible Senior Gold beneficiaries are required to enroll in a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan of their choice. They will be responsible for paying the monthly premium directly to the Medicare Part D plan

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For more information on PAAD & Senior Gold: 1-800-792-9745.

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Pharmacy – Home Delivery

Several local pharmacies have home delivery service to Ridge Oak residents.

 

Walgreens: Bernardsville, 908-696-9202. Free delivery. Call for details.

Dorsi’s: Stirling, 908-647-7878. There is a $2 charge for delivery. Deliveries Monday to Saturday.

CVS Pharmacy: Bernardsville, 908-221-0871. Must set up online first. Call for details.

 

In addition, Costco, Sam’s Club, and your Medicare Part D [prescriptions] may have home delivery options for members.