The Prescription For Life Program

Though Israel boasts a socialized medicine system that ostensibly cares for every citizen, its size and scope is such that too many individuals and families must pay for various prescription drugs—and, too often, the most expensive ones. Even those drugs and prescriptions covered by the state and local insurance companies require a monthly co-pay. Far too often, chronic patients must choose between purchasing food and medication or paying utility bills. Tragically, many cut their medications by 50%, or drop them altogether, as they simply cannot afford the medical expenses on top of their basic life expenses. The Prescription for Life Program was created specifically to address this growing problem. The program works with Israel’s Ministry of Health and the country’s leading non-profit health and social-services to provide qualifying families and individuals with vouchers redeemable at a wide range of pharmacies.