Retirees must meet certain requirements and follow a specific process to access free medications.
With the recent changes in the Comprehensive Medical Care Program (PAMI)many retirees face new requirements to request free medications. This modification occurs after the controversial elimination of 44 medications from the full coverage list, which affected more than 1.2 million of retirees and pensioners. The new approach of PAMI seeks to prioritize assistance to those who suffer serious pathologies and long-acting, while other medications that are not considered urgent will now have a co-payment.
To access free medications, retirees must meet certain requirements. These include having net income less than 1.5 minimum pension assetsnot own more than a propertyand do not have vehicles of less than 15 years oldwith exceptions for those who have a Single Certificate of Disability (CUD). Furthermore, they must not be affiliated with a prepaid medical system or have corporate assets that demonstrate full economic capacity.
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Requirements to receive free medications
To be able to access free PAMI medications, it is necessary meet the following requirements:
- Not own more than one property
- Not be affiliated with a prepaid medicine system simultaneously with the Institute.
- Have net income less than 1.5 minimum pension benefits.
- For households with cohabitants who have a Single Disability Certificate (CUD), monthly income must be less than three minimum pension benefits.
- Not be the owner of corporate assets that demonstrate full economic capacity.
- Do not own luxury aircraft or boats.
- Do not have vehicles less than 15 years old.
In the case of people who have a CUD, it is allowed to own a vehicle less than 15 years old.
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Step by step to access free PAMI medications
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Check eligibility. Make sure you meet all the requirements mentioned above.
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Gather the necessary documentation. This includes proof of income, disability certificates (if applicable), and documentation proving ownership of assets.
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Go to the PAMI headquarters. Present the documentation collected at the corresponding PAMI office to start the process.
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Complete the application form. Fill out the required forms to access the free medication program.
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Wait for approval. PAMI will review the request and communicate approval or any necessary observations.
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Receive the medications. Once the application is approved, retirees will be able to access free medications as established.
Source: Ambito
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