Supporting those who need lifesaving medications

Diabetes, asthma, and severe allergies are chronic, lifelong, and common conditions that can be well managed with proper treatment. No one should have to break the bank in order to afford that treatment—or go without, with potentially catastrophic consequences. That’s why Supervisor Simitian led the County’s effort to create and launch MedAssist, a program that covers the cost of life-saving medications for qualifying residents with these conditions.

Supervisor Simitian at the launch of the MedAssist Program