Patient Support Resources
- Patient Assistance Programs by Pharmaceutical Company
- Disease Specific Organizations
- Co-pay Assistance
- General Healthcare Advocacy Organizations
- Government Organizations - National
Patient Assistance Programs by Pharmaceutical Company
Abraxis Patient Access ProgramAbraxis Oncology offers their product, Abraxane, to those who are eligible for their patient assistance program. Providers may call toll free: 1-800-564-0216 | Amgen AssistAmgen Assist™ gives patients and healthcare providers a single destination for access to eService and online forms, and makes it easier to find a program that would best meet each patient's unique needs. 1-800-272-9376 |
Amgen Neulasta First Step ProgramThe Neulasta FIRST STEP™ Program is intended to provide assistance to eligible low-income patients who need help meeting their Neulasta® co-insurance or co-payment requirement | Amgen SAFETY NET FoundationThe Safety Net Foundation is a nonprofit patient assistance program that helps qualifying uninsured patients access Amgen medicines at no cost. Phone 1-888-762-6436, Main Fax 1-877-727-2867 |
Astra Zeneca Cancer Support NetworkProvides information about prescription drug coverage, treatment, and support resources for cancer patients and oncology professionals. Phone 1866-992-9276 | Bayer Nexavar Reach Program
Nexavar REACH Program, a patient assistance program provided by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals and Onyx Pharmaceuticals, offers Nexavar at no cost to those who are eligible for the program. 1866-639-2827 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Destination Access
| Celgene Patient Support CoordinatorThe PSC link is a dedicated central point of contact for healthcare providers, patients and caregivers. It is a great resource for reimbursement and co-pay assistance. |
Cephalon Oncology Reimbursement Exertise - COREAt Cephalon Oncology, we go further to support patients and healthcare providers. CORE (Cephalon Oncology Reimbursement Expertise) is a convenient reimbursement resource that provides a support program along with online tools to help make it easier to understand the reimbursement process. Phone 1866-261-7730 | Genentech BioOncology Access SolutionsHealth insurance coverage and reimbursement issues can be confusing and challenging. Genentech Access Solutions is here to make the process as easy as possible. |
Genomic Access Program: Oncotype DX Reimbursement Assistance
The customer support page of www.oncotypedx.com where a link for the GAP email address is. Phone 1-866-662-6897, Local Contact Diane Schulte 866-648-9935, Rebecca Ginther 888-817-5208 | GlaxoSmithKline Commitment to AccessCommitted to helping patients gain access to GlaxoSmithKline
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Lilly Patient One ProgramPatientOne is the Lilly Oncology program that addresses financial, access, and claim issues for patients who are candidates for Lilly's Oncology products. Phone 1-866-472-8663 | Merck ACT ProgramACT is a 2-part program designed to assist insured patients with reimbursement issues and to provide product support for qualified individuals lacking coverage. Merck Co-Pay Assistance Program Patient support 1-866-363-6379, Fax 1-866-363-6389 |
Millennium VELCADE Reimbursement Assistance ProgramMillennium is committed to helping secure access to VELCADE® (bortezomib) for Injection for patients who have been prescribed VELCADE and have financial difficulties. Phone 1-866-835-2233 | Novartis PAP Registration GuideThe Novartis Patient Assistance Portal allows registered physicians and advocates the ability to assist patients with Patient Assistance Program (PAP) enrollment and fulfillment of orders. The portal offers convenience, efficiency, and easy access for physicians, practice managers, advocates and patients. |
Pfizer Oncology FirstRESOURCE
| Roche (Xeloda) Oncoline Reimbursement Hotline
The Roche Oncoline Patient Assistance Program offers assistance to patients who have no prescription coverage or have reached their cap and meet specific income guidelines. 1-800-443-6676 |
Sanofi Aventis Pact Plus
Patient assistance program, Benefit verification and prior authorization, Claims management/Appeals assistance, coding & billing guidance. Phone 1-800-996-6626, Fax 1-800-996-6627 | Seattle Genetics - SeaGen Secure
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Disease Specific Organizations
American Cancer SocietyThe American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service | Brain Tumor Society -BTS CaresNational Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) is a leader in the brain tumor community, bringing together the best of research and patient services to be a comprehensive resource for patients, families, caregivers, researchers, and medical professionals. |
Cancer CareCancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare programs—including counseling and support groups, education, financial assistance and practical help—are provided by professional oncology social workers and are completely free of charge | Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyThe mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS): Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS has dedicated itself to being one of the top-rated voluntary health agencies in terms of dollars that directly fund our mission. |
Lymphoma Research FoundationThe Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) is the nation's largest lymphoma-focused voluntary health organization devoted exclusively to funding lymphoma research and providing patients and health care professionals with critical information on the disease | National Marrow Donor ProgramThe National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) and our Be The Match FoundationSM are nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating an opportunity for all patients to receive the bone marrow or umbilical cord blood transplant they need, when they need it |
Sarcoma AllianceThe Sarcoma Alliance is striving to extend and improve the lives of sarcoma patients through accurate diagnosis, improved access to care, education and support. Together we can make a difference. |
Co-pay Assistance
ACCC Patient Advocacy and Financial Services ProgramsAssociation of Community Cancer Centers Releases New Guidelines to Help Cancer Programs Develop Patient Advocacy and Financial Services Programs | ACCC Patient Assistance and Reimbursement GuideACCC Patient Assistance and Reimbursement Guide is available online and in print FREE to ACCC members. Expanded and updated, ACCC's Patient Assistance and Reimbursement Guide features a quick reference guide by drug name with links directly to the drug manufacturers.
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CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance FoundationThe CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established in 2007 to address the needs of individuals who cannot afford their insurance co-payments to cover the cost of medications for treating cancer. | Chronic Disease FundThe Chronic Disease Fund is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that helps underinsured patients with chronic disease, cancers or life-altering conditions obtain the expensive medications they need. We assist patients throughout the United States who meet income qualification guidelines and have private insurance or a Medicare Part D plan but cannot afford the co-payments for their specialty therapeutics. We pay the patient’s out-of-pocket costs directly to the provider, eliminating the cash flow problems that can prevent them from getting their medications. |
Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA)The Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings together America's pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the public or private program that's right for them | Patient Access Network FoundationPatient Access Network (PAN) Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit established in 2004, dedicated to assisting patients who cannot afford the out-of-pocket costs associated with their treatment needs. With 20 disease-specific funds, PAN assists the underinsured in accessing health care treatments. Throughout all 50 states and three U.S. territories PAN provides trained case managers that patients or advocates may speak with about their care. |
Patient Advocate Foundation's Co-Pay Relief ProgramThe Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) Co-Pay Relief Program (CPR) 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 all patients through the use of call counselors; personally guiding patients through the enrollment process. | Patient Services IncorporatedPSI is the "ground breaking" 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization of its kind. For nearly two decades, PSI has helped people who live with certain chronic illnesses or conditions locate suitable health insurance coverage and access ways to satisfy expensive co-payments. PSI provides assistance with the cost of health insurance premiums associated with COBRAs, State High Risk Pools, Open enrollment, Guaranteed Issue policies, HIPAA conversion policies; and prescriptions co-payments associated with private insurance as well as with Medicare Parts B and D. |
General Healthcare Advocacy Organizations
Catholic CharitiesThe mission of Catholic Charities USA is to exercise leadership in assisting its membership, particularly the diocesan Catholic Charities agencies and supporting group members, in their mission of service, advocacy and convening. | Corporate Angel Network Corporate Angel Network is a charitable organization in the USA whose sole Eligibility to participate in this program is open to all cancer patients, bone marrow donors, and bone marrow recipients who are ambulatory and not in need of medical support while traveling. Eligibility is not based on financial need, and patients may travel as often as necessary.
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Healthwell FoundationThe HealthWell Foundation® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization that helps individuals afford prescription medications they are taking for specific illnesses. The Foundation provides financial assistance to eligible patients to cover certain out-of-pocket health care costs | Imerman AngelsImerman Angels is a not-for-profit organization that connects a person |
MyLifeLine
| National Organization for Rare DisordersThe National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), a 501(c)3 |
United WayUnited Way addresses pressing health and healthcare issues facing communities across the country. Community by community, United Ways and their partners target childhood obesity, health insurance coverage, healthcare quality, childhood immunizations, substance abuse, family violence, oral health or other healthcare concerns voiced by their community. |
Government Organizations - National
Department of Human Services Welfare UnitTHE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. | EldercareEstablished in 1991, the Eldercare Locator links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers. Whether an older person needs help with services such as meals, home care or transportation, or a caregiver needs training and education or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities, the Eldercare Locator is there to point that person in the right direction. |
National Cancer InstituteThe National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients. | Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income and Medicare benefitsThe Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. SSI benefits also are payable to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits. |




