EPAP Updates SPOTREP #5

January 13, 2025  /  TLP:CLEAR

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Contents

• EPAP Deadlines and Extensions in GA, TN, and NC
• Resources for Pharmacies and Patients

*Updates in bold

EPAP Deadlines and Extension in GA, TN, and NC

• On October 10, 2024, the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) activated the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) for certain counties in Georgia. A list of those 57 counties and covered ZIP codes can be found here. 
  
  • EPAP will be active in Georgia through March 31, 2025.
• On October 5, 2024, ASPR activated EPAP for certain counties in Tennessee. A list of those 8 counties and covered ZIP codes can be found here.
  
  • EPAP activation has been extended in Tennessee through April 1, 2025.
• On October 4, 2024, ASPR activated EPAP for certain counties in North Carolina. A list of those 25 counties and covered ZIP codes can be found here.
  
  • EPAP will be active in North Carolina through March 31, 2025.
• EPAP assists people in federally identified disaster areas, who do not have health insurance, to get prescription drugs, vaccines, durable medical equipment, and other medical supplies that are necessary for the continuity of care. 
  • Eligible people can receive a 30-day supply of their medications - free of charge. Pharmacies are required to dispense the generic form of medication unless indicated as Brand Medically Necessary. Prescription refills are permitted every 30 days, free of charge, as long as EPAP is still activated.
  • Eligible individuals can determine prescription or medical supply coverage by EPAP by calling Express Scripts at 1-855-793-7470 or by checking the list of items covered by EPAP here.
• For more information, please visit ASPR's Emergency Prescription Assistance Program page. 

Resources for Pharmacies and Patients

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