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Patient Advocate Foundation’s Co-Pay Relief (CPR) program, launched in 2004, can provide direct financial assistance to qualified patients with co-payments, co-insurance or cost-sharing through funds dedicated to specific disease states, including all therapeutic, supportive, generic or bioequivalent products prescribed to treat and/or manage the patient’s disease or condition. Financial assistance is also available for health insurance premiums in some disease funds.
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PAF recognizes that many patients cannot adhere to prescribed medical care without financial help. Our Co-Pay Relief (CPR) program provides direct financial assistance for co-payments, co-insurance or cost-sharing to qualified patients through funds dedicated to specific disease states.
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All Patients Deserve an Advocate
“Not everyone, everywhere has access to the same things in the same way. This uneven healthcare “playing field” makes safety net services essential. We know that social and financial constraints should not be deciding factors that drive quality of life and survival of disease. We also know that many patients need an advocate to have an equitable chance at attaining quality healthcare.”
Alan J. Balch, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
" … I live on a fixed income and need to spend a big portion of my income for medicine in order to maintain my health … I tried very hard to control my budget for medicine. Due to high cost of living now I have a hard time supporting myself … thanks to the great PAF I was approved to have a fund to help … then I felt the cord holding my neck tightly being released a lot. PAF is helping poor patients, including me. PAF is doing an excellent job with professionalism … PAF changed my life for the better, thank you. "
Shing | Hepatitis B" I have high cholesterol and am unable to take certain medications … I was prescribed a drug that works well but was unable to afford the high cost. Your co-pay program allows me treatment that is affordable. "
Patricia | Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia" I am so thankful for the co-payment assistance you offered. I was hospitalized, diagnosed with cancer, have been the grateful recipient of eight blood transfusions and just completed round one of chemotherapy. Due to my limited income PAF’s support will definitely help me cover some of the monumental costs as I fight this disease "
Meg Ann | Myelodysplastic Syndrome" … After I began [my medication], the change in me was immediately noticeable and I am my active self … I am grateful for your help, without which I could not afford my medication as its cost is greater than my income. Thanks again for your help. "
Carolyn | Rheumatoid Arthritis" …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" … All I have talked with have been very kind…I am very well pleased and very satisfied with all your efforts… "
Ola | Metastatic Colorectal Cancer