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Patient Advocate Foundation Launches Pain Fund

The Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) Co-Pay Relief Program has launched a pain fund to serve patients suffering with chronic pain. The PAF Co-Pay Relief Program currently provides direct financial support to insured patients, including Medicare Part D beneficiaries, who must financially and medically qualify to access pharmaceutical co-payment assistance. The program offers personal service to patients through the use of call counselors, personally guiding patients through the enrollment process.

Financial Assistance

• BenefitsCheckUp: Tool for Financial, Health and Prescription Savings*
• Find a Medicare Prescription Plan*
• Healthwell Foundation Financial Assistance*
• HelpingPatients.Org*
• Medbank of Maryland *
• Needy Meds*
• Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program*
• RxAssist - Pharmaceutical Patient Assistance Programs*
• RxHope

Financial Information Resources

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• Department of Veteran Affairs
• Dignity Resources: Understanding Financial Options
• Foundation for Accountability - Health Care Quality
• Health Insurance Association of America
• Families USA
• Medicare Rights Center
• National Committee for Quality Assurance
• Social Security Administration

 

Last Updated: 08/11/09