These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
1Check for danger first
Out of a medicine they can't safely stop (like insulin, seizure or heart medicine) and feeling sick: call 911 or go to the ER.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7
Gila Regional Medical Center
Emergency room
575-538-4000 · 24/7:
911
1313 E. 32nd St., Silver City · 24/7
2Find out the details
You can ask"What medicine is it? How much does it cost? How many days do you have left?"
You can ask"Do you have Medicaid, Medicare or other insurance?"
Bring
- pill bottles or the prescription
- insurance or Medicaid card
3No insurance? Apply for Medicaid now
At the Gospel MissionWe can help apply for Medicaid at YES New Mexico (yes.state.nm.us) right here.
Hidalgo Medical Services
HMS Family Support Services (benefits, SNAP, utility help, insurance sign-up)
575-534-0248
1007 N. Pope St., Silver City
4Lower the price today
GoodRx
Free prescription discount card and coupons
855-268-2822
· Online 24/7
Rx Outreach
Nonprofit mail-order pharmacy (low-cost medicines, free shipping)
888-796-1234
· Mon-Thu 6am-5pm, Fri 6am-4:30pm Mountain; pharmacists Sat 8am-1pm Mountain
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company
Low-cost mail-order generic medicines
· Online 24/7
Hidalgo Medical Services
Genoa Healthcare pharmacy at HMS Community Health Center
575-342-8900
1007 N. Pope St., Silver City · Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:00 pm (closed 12-12:30)
5Free medicine from drug companies
NeedyMeds
Prescription assistance program search and free drug discount card
800-503-6897
· Online 24/7; helpline Mon-Fri 9am-5pm ET
RxAssist (Center for Primary Care and Prevention)
Search for drug-company free medicine programs
· Online 24/7
6Insulin
Beyond Type 1 - GetInsulin.org
Personal plan for getting affordable insulin
· Online 24/7
Eli Lilly and Company
Lilly Insulin Value Program ($35 a month insulin)
866-923-1953
· Not listed
Novo Nordisk - NovoCare
MyInsulinRx ($35 a month Novo insulin)
888-910-0632
· Not listed
7On Medicare
Social Security Administration
Medicare Extra Help (Part D low-income subsidy)
800-772-1213
· Weekdays
NM Aging & Long-Term Services - Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
Senior and disability help line (Medicare/SHIP counseling)
800-432-2080
· Mon-Fri 7:45am-5pm
8Emergency help paying
At the Gospel MissionAsk staff about prescription help from the Stuff drawer.
St. Francis Newman Center (Catholic parish)
Associates emergency help (rent, utilities, medicine)
575-388-4933
914 W. 13th St. (south side ramp), Silver City · 2nd and 4th Saturday, 8:00 am
Has insurance but high copays?
HealthWell Foundation
Grants for copays, deductibles and premiums
800-675-8416
P.O. Box 489, Buckeystown · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm ET
This guide is general information only, not medical, legal or other professional advice. Places and rules change, so please call before you go. In an emergency, call 911; in a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Disclaimer
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