Project Access
Project Access ID Card
For speciality referrals, clients receive PA ID cards that they are required to present at every Project Access appointment. The patient's eligibility date is printed on the card, along with the name and phone number of their referring clinic. If there is a question about eligiblity, please call the Project Access office at 919.792.3625.
Enrollment Period
Clients are re-certified annually by their enrollment clinics. The enrollment period is based on the most recent certification and is printed on the PA ID card.
Medication Assistance
Clients receive a modest annual pharmacy benefit for prescriptions written by Project Access providers. (See PA Formulary). If the physician prescribes a drug that is not on the formulary, Project Access staff will assist the client in applying for drug assistance through the referring clinic. Oftentimes, the client may apply for programs and receive medications for free.
Diagnostic Referrals
Clients can receive free diagnostic tests through Duke Raleigh Hospital, Rex Healthcare and WakeMed. Services include blood work, x-rays, MRIs, CT scans, ultrasound, cardiac testing, pulmonary function testing, and nerve conduction studies. When scheduling an appointment, be sure to identify the client as a Project Access member.
Hospitalization and Anesthesiology
All three Wake County hospital corporations (Duke Raleigh, Rex Healthcare and WakeMed and Hospitals), and American Anesthesiology of NC, provide free care to Project Access patients.
Enrollment at Primary Care Clinics
Clients are screened for eligibility at these safety nets clinics and receive primary care, patient education for chronic disease and drug assistance services.
Client Testimonials
The Best Doctors - Thank you, Wake County Physician volunteers!
Interested in joining our team? Since Project Access is a volunteer program, you can choose the number of clients your practice can handle. If five a year is all you can do, that is GREAT! If you have specific referral restrictions, they will be honored. Project Access staff is committed to helping you and your staff make the referral process seamless. For more information, or to meet with the Program Manager, Pam Carpenter, call 919.792.3623. If you would like to make a pledge and see how it works on a trial basis, please complete the attached Provider Agreement and Physician Pledge Form and fax them to Pam Carpenter at 919.792.3670. Pam will call you to schedule an appointment with your staff to review the referral process and answer any questions you may have.