SB 393 allows Medicare beneficiaries to purchase prescription drugs at Medi-Cal prices with a 15% processing fee per prescription. SB 393 covers most prescriptions.

SB 393 is sometimes referred to as The California Prescription Drug Discount Program for Medicare Recipients.

No. SB 393 is a California law that only applies to Californian’s with Medicare.

To be eligible for SB 393, you must either be a:

SB 393 provides Medicare beneficiaries with access to prescription drug prices at Medi-Cal rates with a 15% processing fee per prescription. The benefits of SB 393 will last as long as an individual has Medicare.

To be eligible for SB 393, you must be a current Medicare beneficiary.

No. There are no income or asset restrictions on using SB 393. If you have Medicare, then you are eligible to use the benefits of SB 393.

To use SB 393 for lower prescription drug prices follow these steps:

There is no application needed for SB 393.

You can begin using the benefit once you have a Medicare card and need a prescription filled.

Yes. Having private health coverage has no affect on using SB 393.

There is no application for SB 393. To use this benefit all you need is a current Medicare card.

Yes. To use SB 393, you must meet the residency requirements for Medicare. You must be a legal United States resident.

SB 393 allows you to receive prescriptions at the Medi-Cal rate with a 15% processing fee per prescription.

Work activity has no impact on your ability to use SB 393.

To find the list and the price of prescriptions covered under SB 393 go to the California Department of Health Care Services’ Price Calculator.

No. Over the counter drugs are not covered under SB 393.

Although you are eligible to receive prescription drugs at Medi-Cal rates, there is a 15% processing fee for each prescription you have filled.