The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program through Aug. 15. If someone person has lost medicine or medical supplies due to the 2017 hurricanes and do not have insurance, he or she may qualify for a free 30-day replacement of certain drugs and other medical supplies.
Check with your pharmacy or call 855-793-7470 before Aug. 15.
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