10 years ago, a landmark piece of legislation was passed - The Affordable Care Act (ACA).  Although it was not perfect, it resulted in dramatic progress in protecting patients.  Several of the core provisions were that insurance companies could not exclude patients on the basis of pre-existing conditions and that young adults were able to remain on their … [Read more...]

The PAN Foundation announced that they have funds to help patients.  They have grants available for up to $5,300.  You may call them at 866-316-7263 or apply online at https://www.panapply.org/ Funds are likely to be in high demand so apply immediately and expect busy phone lines.  We expect other foundations to announce new funding soon. Stay tuned. Here is the … [Read more...]

In the ever-shifting landscape for copay assistance you have to have patience and perseverance.  Yesterday the Copay Assistance Fund announced that they have money to give away to help PAH patients afford their medication. You can click here to apply. Or you may call 855-649-8623. There are also other phone numbers located on their site here. The Assistance Fund is an … [Read more...]

Today two charitable foundations announced that they have reopened to help patients with PAH pay for their medications.  The Patient Advocate Foundation and the PAN Foundation are now accepting applications. See below for details. Patient Advocate Foundation has copay grants to individuals with Medicare, Medicaid or military insurance. You may apply online by clicking … [Read more...]

One of the great mysteries of medicine is how much tests, procedures and doctor’s visits cost. Unlike everything else, there is no price list or actual cost for these things.  Each insurance company and plan has a different negotiated price.  And the price varies depending on if the service is “in-network” or “out-of-network”.  Ironically, patients who are paying with good … [Read more...]