Wyoming Prescription Drug Assistance Program (PDAP)

Wyoming Still Has a State Drug Assistance Program

One of the most common questions families ask is whether Wyoming has any prescription assistance beyond federal Medicare Extra Help. The Wyoming Prescription Drug Assistance Program (PDAP) is a state-funded program created under Wyoming Statute 42-4-118 and codified in Wyoming Administrative Rules Chapter 43. It is not a Medicare Part D secondary payer, and the statute says services are provided only to the extent funds are available.

PDAP is administered by the Wyoming Department of Health, Division of Healthcare Financing—the same division that handles Medicare Savings Programs. It's funded through state general appropriations, not federal money, which means it operates independently of Medicare Part D.

Who Qualifies for PDAP

PDAP eligibility is tighter than the Medicare Savings Programs:

• Income: Monthly income at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level ($1,330 per month for a single individual in 2026)
• Resources: Countable assets under $2,500
• Residency: Must be a Wyoming resident
• Other prescription assistance: People eligible for prescription drug assistance under another state or federal program are ineligible for PDAP, except for the state high-risk health insurance pool

That last requirement is the key distinction. PDAP is a safety net for people who meet its income and resource rules and are not eligible for prescription drug assistance under another state or federal program.

What PDAP Covers

The program covers up to three prescription drugs per month with fixed copayments:

• $10 for generic drugs
• $25 for brand-name drugs

Three prescriptions per month isn't comprehensive, but for someone taking a blood pressure medication, a cholesterol drug, and one other maintenance prescription, it covers the core needs at predictable costs.

How PDAP Relates to Extra Help and Medicare Savings Programs

PDAP and federal Extra Help (the Low-Income Subsidy for Part D) are separate programs, but the eligibility rules limit overlap:

If you qualify for a Medicare Savings Program (QMB, SLMB, or QI), approval automatically triggers Full Extra Help through the federal system. Extra Help covers Part D premiums and deductibles. In 2026, covered Part D drug copayments are generally no more than $5.10 for generic drugs and $12.65 for brand-name drugs. Extra Help is not limited to three prescriptions per month.

If you don't qualify for MSP but your income is at or below 100% FPL, PDAP may be a fallback for up to three prescriptions per month if you meet its resource and other-program eligibility rules and funds are available.

Because PDAP excludes people eligible for prescription drug assistance under other state or federal programs, someone who qualifies for Extra Help through an MSP should not assume they can receive PDAP at the same time.

How to Apply

Apply through a local Department of Family Services field office. The Wyoming Department of Health, Division of Healthcare Financing, administers PDAP; contact that division for current program and application instructions.

For a full breakdown of how PDAP fits alongside QMB, SLMB, QI, and Extra Help—including which program to apply for first based on your parent's income—the Wyoming Medicare Savings Programs & Extra Help Guide maps out every tier and identifies which drug assistance your parent qualifies for under current 2026 rules.

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