Epilepsy Medication Assistance

The Epilepsy Medication Assistance Program is a safety net program that provides epilepsy medication to individuals when they need assistance paying for it.

Brand name medication will only be issued when the client provides a statement from the prescriber that includes the following:

• Brand name medication is medically necessary
• Use of the generic version of the medication was attempted by the patient and was not effective
• Use of the generic version of the medication has not been attempted due to the severity of the patient’s epilepsy

Qualification

To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a self-declared resident of Florida
• Uninsured, lacking insurance that covers epilepsy medication, or an insurance deductible or co-pay that is not able to afford
• Net family income at or below 100% of the federal poverty guidelines
• No more than $2,500 in private funds, bank accounts, or assets, other than a homestead
• Not a current Medicaid recipient

Enrollment

To enroll into the Epilepsy Medication Assistance Program, complete the Epilepsy Sevices Medication Assistance Program Application.

Once completed, submit the application, recent prescription for epilepsy medication, physician statement (if applicable), and proof of:

• Identity
• Residency
• Income
• Insurance (if applicable)

Prescriptions

In the event the county health department does not have a licensed pharmacy on site, the prescription will be sent to the Bureau of Public Health Pharmacy to be filled. The client will receive the prescription through certified mail - signature is required for delivery.

To get prescriptions filled as a member of the Epilepsy Medication Assistance Program, the client must bring a recent prescription to a county health department or complete the online refill home delivery form.