The Partnership for Prescription Assistance helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need for free or very low cost. It has access to 475 public and private programs, including those offered by pharmaceutical companies, and covers more than 2,500brand-name and generic medicines.Eligibility is determined through an online form. The phone number is only used when website can't be accessed. Before calling or beginning the online process, individuals should have a list of medications they take and information on any prescription drug coverage they have (private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, etc.)The individual will receive information on programs he/she may be eligible for and the application process for such programs.