Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(1) Assisting persons in identifying and accessing manufacturer-sponsored prescription drug assistance programs for which those persons are or may be eligible;(2) Assisting persons in applying for manufacturer-sponsored prescription drug assistance programs for which those persons are or may be eligible;(3) Disseminating information about available programs that can provide assistance with obtaining prescription drugs at a lower cost; and(4) Assisting persons in comparing medicare part D drug plans, and in applying for the plan best suited to those person‘s needs.(b)(1) The department may seek and receive voluntary moneys, including grants and gifts, to assist with the implementation of the Tennessee pharmaceutical connection program.(2) The department shall include, within the development of the program, the assistance of foundations, independent and chain community pharmacists, volunteers, state agencies, community groups, area agencies on aging, corporations, hospitals, physicians, and any other entity that can further the intent of the program.
