MetroWest Meds is a program of the Natick VNA supported by the MetroWest Community Health Care Foundation that is designed to help eligible uninsured and underinsured individuals receive prescription medications for free or at a discounted rate.

This service is free to eligible residents of Ashland, Dover, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Medfield, Medway, Milford, Millis, Natick, Needham, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, Wellesley, and Westborough.

Since its inception, MetroWest Meds has served over 400 clients and has saved almost $700,000 in prescription costs.

Free and discounted medications

MetroWest Meds offers several types of assistance.

Free Medication Programs

Pharmaceutical companies provide their brand name medications for free or at reduced rates to patients who meet their eligibility guidelines and complete an application.

This process can be complex and time consuming for individuals attempting to access the programs on their own. MetroWest Meds will work with you and your doctor to streamline the application process.

Discounted Medication Programs

For those who are deemed ineligible for the free programs, every effort will be made to help you in locating other discount sources of assistance.

Some companies offer percentage discount cards to people lacking prescription coverage that can substantially cut your medication costs. There are also programs that offer discounted generic drugs at prices that are considerably less than what you pay at the pharmacy. Or you may be eligible for state or federal prescription programs, such as MassHealth, Prescription Advantage, or Medicare Part D. MetroWest Meds will work with you to find the best discounts possible.

Natick VNA/MetroWest Meds Discount Drug Card

For those under 65 who are uninsured and meet income requirements, the Natick VNA offers a pharmacy card program. While this is not an insurance program, it may help cut some of your prescription medication costs at the pharmacy.

This program enables those who are accepted to purchase a 30-day supply of medication for a co-pay of $5 for generic drugs and $10 for brand name drugs at local pharmacies. There is a limited formulary of medications available through this program.

Drug discount card eligibility

In order to participate, you must:

• Lack prescription drug coverage through any state, military, or public/private medication program (including Medicare D);
• Be under age 65;
• Have a prescription for long-term medication(s);
• Have an income at or below $24,500 for an individual or $33,000 for a couple; and 
• Reside in one of the towns listed above.

Eligibility for free programs

Following are requirements for participation in free programs which are typical of most pharmaceutical companies offering free programs.

You must:

• Have U.S. citizenship or a Green Card;
• Lack prescription drug coverage through any state, military, or public/private medication program (including Medicare D);
• Have a prescription for long-term medication(s); and
• Have an income at or below $19,600 for an individual or $26,400 for a couple (these income levels are approximate—the requirement varies by pharmaceutical company); and
• Reside in one of the towns listed above.

Free Pharmaceutical Company Programs FAQ

Participating in MetroWest Meds

To arrange an in-person or phone appointment to discuss your medication needs, please contact the Program Director at (508) 653-3081 x. 1115 or email at mwminfo@natickvna.org.

Interpretation for clients who speak Spanish or Portuguese is also available; please call in advance to request interpreting services. To schedule an appointment, please contact: the Program Assistant at (508) 653-3081 x. 1113 or email at mwmappt@natickvna.org.

Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. You will be asked to provide a list of your current medications (including their dosages) as well as proof of income when an appointment is made.