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Medication - How can I pay for and how can I access my medications?
GoodRx
GoodRx - GoodRX provides discounted rates for a variety of medications. You can use these coupons at pharmacies near you (without needing insurance coverage).
CalRx
CalRx- California Rx Card is a free statewide discount prescription assistance program. The program was launched to help uninsured and underinsured residents afford their prescriptions.
Tips for finding and obtaining your medication
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Call to see if your drug is in stock. If it isn’t available, you can call different pharmacies in your area to locate the one that has your medication.
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Switching pharmacies can be done quickly over the phone.
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When talking with your pharmacist, inform them of your lupus diagnosis (or rheumatoid arthritis), they can prioritize your prescription refill over others. Some pharmacies may only allocate 14 day supply at this time, expressing your diagnosis, symptoms, and prevention of flares may allow the pharmacist to override their system.
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Of course, stay safe when picking up a prescription. Some pharmacies have drive-throughs (so you may want to call those first) or ask if they are doing free home deliveries.
Health Insurance - I recently lost my health insurance, what can I do?
Covered California
Covered California - If you recently lost your health insurance, you qualify for enrollment with Covered California.
San Diego Family Health Centers
San Diego Family Health Centers - provides variety of health services to community members including low income residents
Additional San Diego Community Resources
For displaced workers in California, recently lost jobs due to COVID
For Mental Wellness during COVID-19
Food resources in San Diego still available during COVID-19
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Feeding San Diego at (858) 452-3663
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Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank at (858) 527-1419