Free Tools and Resources for Diabetes

Don't skip taking your medicine because of the cost. Be sure to let your medical provider know if cost is a problem for you. You may be eligible for assistance. The following resources may also help. This information is also included in the Learning to Live Well with Diabetes booklet.

Healthy Vermonters Prescription Drug Program

• This program is for those who have no insurance for prescription medicines. It is also for those who do not have enough income to pay for medicines. Call (800) 250-8427.

Medicare Part D

• Medicare provides a prescription drug plan regardless of income, health status or prescription drug usage. Visit www.medicare.gov or call (800) 633-4227.

• Contact Vermont's State Health Insurance and Assistance Program to guide you through the plan selection process. Visit asd.vermont.gov/services/ship or call (800) 642-5119.

Veterans Administration

• Contact the VA by calling (866) 687-8387.

Partnership for Prescription Assistance

• A national program to apply for free or low-cost medications from drug manufacturers. Visit medicineassistancetool.org. 

NeedyMeds

• A nonprofit organization devoted to helping people afford their medicines. Visit www.needymeds.org

• My Healthy VT  - Free workshops to help you prevent or manage diabetes.

• American Diabetes Association - Helpful resources with tips about food and fitness, medications, and other diabetes related topics.

• Diabetes HealthSense - Videos that help people manage diabetes and other helpful resources.

• Vermont 2-1-1 - Finds community resources for everyday needs and difficult times. To call, dial 2-1-1.

• You First –  Pays for and connects eligible Vermonters to heart healthy lifestyle programs and breast, cervical and heart screenings. 

• 802Quits - Help to quit tobacco by phone, online or in-person, and free gum, patches or lozenges shipped right to your door.