My sister was just DX'd with cancer of the liver (see off topic - very important info there next) and she sent me the below. _______________________________________________ Dear Bit, I found this because they deal so much with cancer, but the first thing listed is autoimmune disorders - wouldn't that be you????
Patient Advocate Foundation's Co-Pay Relief (CPR) Program provides direct co-payment assistance for pharmaceutical products to insured Americans who financially and medically qualify. We are pleased to announce that beginning on January 1, 2006 CPR will begin welcoming new Medicare Part D beneficiaries who require assistance with their pharmaceutical co-payments. The Program offers personal service to all patients through the use of CPR call counselors; personally guiding patients through the simple enrollment process.
We are also pleased to offer a dedicated website for medical providers seeking information about the Co-Pay Relief Program. This secured web site allows providers to apply electronically for the Co-Pay Relief Program on behalf of their patients. Should you wish to access this provider resource please contact the Co-Pay Relief Program at (866)512-3861 or (757)952-0118 to obtain information on how to register . Please note that the provider tax id number is required to complete the application process. Once approved, you will receive a username and password for the site allowing future utilization of this web based service. Thank you for your interest in the Co-Pay Relief program. We look forward to serving you in the future.
Eligibility Requirements - PAF Co-Pay Relief is assisting patients diagnosed with: Autoimmune Disorders Breast Cancer Colon Cancer Diabetes Head and Neck Kidney Cancer Lung Cancer Lymphoma Malignant Brain Tumors Pancreatic Cancer Prostate Cancer Sarcoma Macular Degeneration Secondary issues as a result of cancer treatment * Assistance may also be available to patients who are experiencing secondary issues as a result of cancer treatment.
The Program offers personal service to all patients through the use of call counselors. These counselors assist patients throughout the entire application process, screening for eligibility by collecting financial and medical information from everyone who calls to apply for the Program.
For assistance, please call us toll-free at 866-512-3861.
------------------------------------------------- PAF Co-Pay Relief 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 201 Newport News, VA 23606 (866) 512-3861 Fax: 757-952-0119 [email protected]
For more information about Patient Advocate Foundation, visit www.patientadvocate.org ___________________________________________
I called and they said they don't "do" Lyme. I figured, if enough of us call and ask for their support, they might start "doing" Lyme.
I will say they did try to help me with my virus problem (CMV, HHV VI, West Nile and Epstein Barr) by getting me into a GSK program for the medication Valtrex, and, I MIGHT qualify for that. (Cross fingers as I am so ill and desperate right now for it) $235 a month for Valtrex as I am in the "donut hole".
Cheers all, and if you need some help with paying for all thise meds and making the co-payments PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE call them about LYME!
Tank you. Love all, *Bit*
Posted by Freethinker (Member # 13002) on :
I will call them today! tyty for the information!
*hugs*
Posted by Aniek (Member # 5374) on :
They are a great organization. They also help people who are having difficulty getting their insurance to cover medical bills.
Another good resource for inexpensive drugs is www.pparx.org, which is a database put together by the pharmaceutical lobby, PHRMA, of discounts available directly from drug manufacturers. Each manufacturer has their own income limits. But if you qualify, you can get some drugs for free and others heavily discounted.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
thank you both for the links; i added to my newbie package!
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