Medicare and GLP-1 Medication Coverage Medicare has a new program that may help some people access certain GLP-1 medicines for weight management at a lower cost. Because coverage depends on your health needs, the type of Medicare drug coverage you have, and whether you meet the program’s requirements, it is important to understand how the program works.Below you will learn what GLP-1 medicines are, who may qualify, what the program covers, what you may pay, and the steps you can take to get started.What Are GLP-1 medicines?GLP-1 medicines are prescription drugs that act like a hormone made by your body.They…
Today, Patient Advocate Foundation, following the March 3 announcement of a strategic merger with PAN Foundation, has launched TotalAssist, combining the strengths of both organizations to create a single, unified financial assistance program. TotalAssist is designed to remove barriers for underinsured patients to help them start treatment and remain compliant with their prescribed treatment regimen. […]
Financial Assistance Resources Accessia Health (formerly Patient Services Incorporated, PSI)Phone: 800-366-7741Apply online: https://accessiahealth.org/ Blood Cancer United Co-Pay Assistance Program (Formerly Leukemia Lymphoma Society)Phone: 877-557-2672Apply Online: https://bloodcancerunited.org/financial-assistance/co-pay-assistance-programCancerCare Co-Payment Assistance FoundationPhone: 866-552-6729Apply Online: https://cancercare.org/copayfoundation Good DaysPhone: 877-968-7233Apply Online: https://www.mygooddays.org/ HealthWell FoundationPhone: 800-675-8416Apply Online: https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/ National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)Phone: telephone numbers vary by programApply online: application formats vary, visit https://rarediseases.org/patient-assistance-programs/ for more information Patient Advocate Foundation TotalAssistPhone: 866-512-3861Apply online: totalassist.org The Assistance Fund (TAF)Phone: phone numbers vary by disease fundApply Online: https://tafcares.org/ Extra Help with Medicare Part D CostsPhone: 800-772-1213Website: https://www.ssa.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-helpMedicare Savings ProgramsPhone: Find your state’s program here: https://www.medicaid.gov/about-us/beneficiary-resources/index.html#statemenuWebsite: https://www.medicare.gov/medicare-savings-programs American…