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the patient assistance fund

by Jolie Beatty Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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What is patient financial services?

Patient Financial Services can help you set up affordable payment plans to cover out-of-pocket health care expenses over time, instead of all at once. Call to create a payment plan: UNM Hospital: 505-272-2521. Sandoval Regional Medical Center: 505-994-7157. UNM Medical Group billing: 877-909-6661.

What is Patient Assistance Foundation?

Patient assistance programs (PAPs), which are usually sponsored by pharmaceutical manufacturers, are promoted as a “safety net” for Americans who have no health insurance or are underinsured. The goal of these programs is to provide financial assistance to help these patients access drugs for little or no cost.

What is the Patient Access Network Foundation?

The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation was founded in 2004. It provides qualified individuals with funding for paying a certain type of out-of-pocket medical costs. All of the assistance from the PAN foundation will be for prescription drugs. Funding is offered for those qualified patients who are unable to afford their prescription medications on their own or who health insurance does not cover it.

How to find financial assistance for people with cancer?

  • Finding financial support resources. ...
  • National service organizations. ...
  • Local service organizations. ...
  • Housing assistance. ...
  • Travel assistance. ...
  • Medication and treatment cost assistance. ...
  • General financial help. ...
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How many children have been helped by the Assistance Fund?

Since its founding in 2009, The Assistance Fund has helped nearly 135,000 children and adults access the treatment they need to stay healthy or manage a life-threatening, chronic, or rare disease. Learn more about how we serve our patients.

What is TAF provider portal?

TAF’s Provider Portal is a one-stop-shop for providers to see up-to-date patient information and so much more.

The Patient Assistance Fund

This unique fund has been established to cover the costs of eye surgeries for disenfranchised members of our community who would not otherwise have access to this level of care. PVF’s long history of caring for vulnerable populations has come a long way with the opening of Pacific Vision Surgery Center in November 2020.

Patient Profile

Like many of us, Cesar faced a long commute to work every morning. His routine consisted of riding his bike from his home in Santa Rosa to a bus stop in order to get to San Francisco for work.

Provider Login

Health care providers who have an assigned National Provider Identifier (NPI) are eligible to use our Provider Portal.

Patient Login

When our Patient Portal Launches, you will be able to log in online to see up-to-date information about your TAF status.

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Our Eligibility page can help you out

At this page, you can check if you meet the eligibility criteria for our disease programs.

We have programs for a variety of diseases

The following page will show you the list of disease states we cover, as well as the disease programs we have available.

We exist to help our patients

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What is the Patient Advocate Foundation?

This independent division of Patient Advocate Foundation provides small grants to patients who meet financial and medical criteria. Grants are provided on first-come first served basis and are distributed until funds are depleted. Qualifications and processes for each fund may differ based on fund requirements.

How much does the NOCC fund cover?

The NOCC Treatment Fund offers a $1,000 grant, once per year, to eligible patients diagnosed with ovarian cancer for non-medical expenses related to treatment and care. The fund will cover transportation to and from treatment/doctor, rent/housing assistance, utilities/bills, food or groceries, child/elder care, and house cleaning services. To be eligible, the patient must meet income guidelines and provide diagnosis documentation to finalize the application. Review the program disclaimer for this fund here.

Can PAF be used to process applications?

Once a fund becomes fully allocated, PAF is unable to process applications that are pending or accept new applications at that time. Should additional funding become available in the future, it will be necessary for patients to re-apply at that time.

Need help finding something?

OK, we’ll help you find what you’re looking for. How would you describe yourself?

Take your time

We compiled a lot of great resources. Here are some topics that we recommend exploring.

Our Eligibility page can help you out

At this page, you can check if you meet the eligibility criteria for our disease programs.

We have programs for a variety of diseases

The following page will show you the list of disease states we cover, as well as the disease programs we have available.

We exist to help our patients

Click the button below to learn why we serve our patients, how we do it, and who makes it happen

Find out how the process works

By clicking below, you’ll see what you can expect as a patient after you apply and get approved.

Find out how the process works

Learn more about how TAF comes together with donors and providers to help our patients.

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