Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Resources for Safety Net Providers from AmeriCares

AmeriCares is a global health and humanitarian non-profit dedicated to responding to the needs of the health care safety net around the world.  In the US, we work with free clinics, FQHC’s and other safety net organizations to provide medications, vaccines and supplies to low-income, uninsured and underinsured patients.

Who is Eligible for Our Donations:  Patients under 200% FPL and uninsured or underinsured. Underinsured patients include those with Medicaid or Medicare without drug coverage or unable to afford prescription co-pays.

How to Become a Partner: Complete on online application. Go to their website and click on “Create an Account”

How to Access AmeriCares Donations: Once you are an approved partner, you can order their on-going donations of medicine, medical supplies and hygiene items by logging into their website.

Resources at SafetyNetCenter: In addition to donating products to safety-net organizations, AmeriCares also manages a website, www.safetynetcenter.org, which houses a collection of resources specifically for safety net providers and their patients.

For more information please contact AmeriCares at uspartnerships@americares.org or 203-658-9690.”  [Source: AmeriCares]

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