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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Co-Pay Relief Program Fund Notices

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This fund has been developed in response to patients who have contacted PAF for help with their medication expenses and could not find help. While this fund has been fully designed and we are ready to provide needed support to these patient communities, this fund is not yet able to accept applications for assistance as we are still working to secure charitable donations that will allow us to open it.

If you, or someone you know, would like to contribute to this fund, please visit our Donors page for more information on how to provide critical support for patients in need.

Fund Type

Co-Pay, Co-insurance & Deductible (medications and office visits), Medical Insurance Premiums

Maximum Award Level

$8,000 Per Year

Eligibility Requirements
  • Household Income Requirements 400% or less of Federal Poverty Guideline (FPG) (adjusted for Cost of Living Index (COLI) and number in household)
  • Insurance Requirements All Insurance Types
  • Must reside and receive treatment in the United States.

About Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord with no known cause. With the progressive degeneration of motor neurons, the ability of the brain to initiate and control muscle movement is lost, causing patients in the later stages of the disease to be totally paralyzed. ALS usually occurs between the ages of 40 and 70. There are two different types of ALS, in the U.S. sporadic (accounts for 90 to 95% of cases) and familial (accounts for 5 to 10% of cases).

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Resources
Medication & Financial Assistance Resources
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" …PAF helps people obtain much needed medications for their illnesses…I was so happy and relieved to receive this generous grant. Having a life threatening disease is stressful enough, but the relief of this financial burden is truly a blessing… "

Jean | Pulmonary Hypertension

" Without the assistance received from CO-PAY RELIEF I would not have been able to afford the [medication] necessary to fight the Multiple Myeloma and to maintain the remission status I have achieved. Because of the continued assistance provided by CO-PAY RELIEF my life is almost back to normal. Thank you for the assistance you make available. It can make a difference between life and death for many patients. "

Mary | Multiple Myeloma

" …The cost of the drugs I am taking is phenomenal, even with insurance payments… it is virtually impossible for a normal person of moderate means to be able to pay all of the costs personally. I’m not sure what happens if you can’t! Fortunately I have not had to find out because of generous support programs like the Patient Advocate Foundation. With your help I have been able to take treatments that are providing me hope… "

Harriet | Metastatic Breast Cancer

" It is with enormous gratitude that I accept your most generous donation… this indeed helped offset some expenses, the cost of which seems to rise daily. I take great comfort in knowing that your group is out there to assist those of us who have had the misfortune to fall ill to the mysteries of cancer… God bless your wonderful organization for all that you do for so many people in need. "

Sylvia | Breast Cancer

" …to my great relief “Co-Pay Relief” covered the copay. This help has given back to me the hope of many years to come. All the people I have spoken to have handled my case with dignity and respect … I am grateful that CPR is helping me stay alive. "

Betty | Pulmonary Fibrosis

" The appropriate place to start is to express my appreciation for your participation in my cancer fighting efforts. Upon hearing the expected cost of the [prescribed cancer fighting therapy] my immediate thought was that cancer would be a contributing cause of my death since that level of expenditure would never fit into a retired teacher’s budget. Therefore please accept my sincere thanks… "

Ray | Multiple Myeloma
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