Drug Cost Assistance The Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Assistance to Elders (RIPAE) Program pays a portion of the cost of RIPAE-approved medications purchased during the Deductible stage of a Part D plan. There are four levels to this program; levels 1-3 are for older adults 65+ and older, and level 4 is for adults 55-64 who are disabled. Annual income(s) determine into which level of the program individuals are enrolled. Download the RIPAE application below. For more information and eligibility, contact OHA at 401.462.0560 RIPAE Fact Sheet PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes One Pager Rx Assistance PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes RIPAE Application PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes