FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Susan Oliver, Lee County Human Services
              (239)652-7916

LIMITED PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 17, 2003) - The Lee County Department of Human Services is accepting applications for a Prescription Assistance Program funded by the State of Florida Community Services Block Grant (CSGB) Program. Those eligible for assistance may receive up to two months of Rx, or up to $300 prescription assistance, whichever is less.

Applicants must not be eligible for prescriptions under any other program or health service. Eligibility criteria is based on family size and household income. Recipients must be at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Level (i.e. income guidelines for the program are $11,075 for a household of one, $14,925 for a household of two.

Applicants must apply in person at Lee County Human Services, 83 Pondella Road, Suite 1, North Fort Myers, or at our office at 4150 Ford Street Extension, Fort Myers. Proof of household income is required along with a valid prescription(s).

For further information, contact Lee County Human Services at 652-7900 or toll-free at (866)408-9769.