In order to better serve our community, we have compiled a list of free and low-cost medical, dental and veterinary services for the medically underserved and uninsured.
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This is a very useful list! I never thought there were so many free or low-cost clinics in Broward. I’m sure that the uninsured people will take advantage of this list. Thank you!
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Eye Care
Seniors EyeCare Program
1-800-222-EYES
Services: Free and low-cost eye exams.
Eligibility: US citizens 65 and older who have not had access to an ophthalmologist in the past three years.
Glaucoma EyeCare Program
1-800-391-EYES
Services: Free glaucoma eye exams and initial treatment
Eligibility: US citizens or legal residents who do not have insurance
http://www.eyecareamerica.org/eyecare/care/glaucoma-eyecare.cfm
Vision USA
1-800-766-4466, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., CST (M-F).
Provides Free Eye Exams to Low-Income Americans across the United States.
Services: Free eye care to uninsured, low-income workers and their families.
Eligibility: Requirements vary by state.
http://www.optometryscharity.org/vision-usa/
Lions Club International
630-571-5466 (national office)
Provides financial assistance to individuals for eye care through local clubs. There are Lions Clubs in most localities, and services vary from club to club. Check your telephone book for the telephone number and address of your local club.
http://lionsclubs.org
Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc.
1000 East State Parkway, Suite I
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-490-3838
Provides financial assistance for ophthalmic surgeries. To be eligible, you must be a United States citizen, meet income and asset limitations, and been denied services from a tax supported agency.
Patient Assistance Programs
Several manufacturers of glaucoma medications offer programs to provide free glaucoma drugs to patients who cannot afford it.
In most cases, you will need to go through your eye doctor’s office to participate. Tell your eye doctor about your inability to afford the medication and your lack of prescription coverage.
The Medicine Program
866-694- 3893
E-mail: help@themedicineprogram.com
This is a volunteer patient advocacy organization, which helps people enroll in the many prescription medication patient assistance programs.
http://www.themedicineprogram.com/
Alcon Labs Humanitarian Services
Medications: Azopt, Betoptic S., Timolol, Travatan Z
1-800-222-8103, option 2
http://www.alconlabs.com/corporate-responsibility/patient-clinic-inst-assistance.asp
Allergan Patient Assistance Program
Medications: Alphagan P, Lumigan
1-800-553-6783
Merck Patient Assistance Program
Medications: Cosopt, Timoptic, Timoptic XE, Trusopt
1-800-727-5400, 1-800-994-2111 (9 am-7 pm EST)
http://www.merck.com/merckhelps/patientassistance/home.html
Pfizer Connection to Care
Medication: Xalatan
1-800-707-8990 (9 am-6 pm EST, M-F)
https://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/pages/programs/ProgramDetails.aspx?p=2
Pfizer Maintain Program
Medication: Xalatan
1-866-706-2400
https://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/pages/Programs/programdetails.aspx?p=116
Free Medicines program for newly unemployed Americans
http://www.glaucoma.org/news/free_medicines.php
Other Resources
The Friends of the Congressional Glaucoma Caucus Foundation
516-327-2236
Services: Screening for high-risk glaucoma population groups across the nation.
Call or go to the website to find out the screening schedules in your area.
http://www.glaucomacongress.org/screenings.asp
Medicare
1-800-772-1213
Provides an annual dilated eye exam for Medicare beneficiaries over the age of 65 at high risk for glaucoma. Those eligible for this service are: people with diabetes, family history of glaucoma, or African-Americans over 50.
http://www.medicare.gov/
United Way
1-800-411-UWAY
http://national.unitedway.org/
Medical Schools
Many university-based medical schools offer discounted services
for those who qualify. Inquire at your local university.
Social Workers
Check in your community for local hospitals and other agencies.
Great post! It is very important for everyone to find health care services they can afford. One location I did not see on the above list: North Regional Center, 601 West Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060
This particular center is for children only. Also, don’t forget to check with local service providers to see if they perform low cost or pro-bono procedures through other community entities!