Patient Advocate Foundation

Today, the PAN Foundation and Patient Advocate Foundation announced a strategic merger to create the nation’s most comprehensive nonprofit dedicated to helping patients navigate, access, and afford care. Learn more: Uniting.PatientAdvocate.org

@mischi_mischa We'd also encourage you to use our free tool, FundFinder. It can help you quickly find financial assistance from any of the nine charitable assistance foundations, and you can sign up to receive notifications when funding becomes available. fundfinder.org

@mischi_mischa Michelle, we're so sorry to hear about your nephew. We have a liver cancer fund; however, it is not currently open, and we are unable to predict when it may be open again. We'd encourage him to use his email address to sign up for the fund waitlist: bit.ly/3pMLvzR

My nephew Fawzi is fighting LIVER CANCER, and his family is struggling to cover the cost of his treatment. We’re doing everything we can, but we need help. If you can donate or even just share this link, it would mean so much to us. Thank you for your kindness and support. @AmericanCancer @CancerCare @PAN_Foundation @MuslimAidUSA @humanityfirst @MSF_USA @UnitedWay @SalvationArmyUS @OCCommunityFdn

OCAN is thrilled to welcome @PAN_Foundation as a member. We look forward to partnering to expand access to evidence-based, affordable obesity care.

@PlusIncUSA Thank you for sharing! We're honored to provide financial assistance for more than 80 life-threatening, chronic, and rare diseases. To review our open disease funds and check your eligibility, visit our website for more information: panfoundation.org/find-disease-f…

.@PAN_Foundation launches a financial assistance copay program to help eligible Medicare patients with out-of-pocket medication costs for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The copay program provides up to $2,100 per year in funding. Learn more: panfoundation.org/pan-foundation…

@adapadvocacy Thank you for sharing! Dive deeper into our research here: bit.ly/3Ym3jFS

@PAN_Foundation patient research reveals low understanding of healthcare plans and financial assistance

@SWHR Thank you for sharing! Our 2025 State of Patient Access survey found that overall, females fare worse on measures of healthcare access and affordability than men. To dive into our female research insights, visit bit.ly/3FHtbp4.

Health care access and affordability are getting worse for those with chronic health conditions, according to a recent survey by The @PAN_Foundation. Read the full report and their recommendations for the future of #healthcare at #report" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">panfoundation.org/state-of-patie…

@HOPArx Thank you for sharing, @HOPArx! To learn more about the upcoming Medicare reforms, explore our Medicare education hub: panfoundation.org/medicare-educa…

Key changes to the Medicare Part D program next year could lower patients' out-of-pocket costs for prescription medications. @PAN_Foundation staff cover the impending changes in this free webinar recording: bit.ly/4i70II4

You can also share your story and learn more about what PAN is doing to advocate against AFPs by visiting: panfoundation.org/share-your-hea… (4/4)

In the meantime, talk with your employer about your concerns. They should be aware of the challenges you face accessing the medications you need and deserve through your health plan. (3/4)

If you suspect your health plan is using an alternative funding program (AFP), it’s important to know what steps you can take. (1/4)

Alternative funding programs, or AFPs, are used by employer-sponsored health insurance plans as a way to save the plan money by defining specialty medications as non-essential health benefits. Want to learn more about AFPs? Visit our AFP education hub: bit.ly/4hwkBbb

TODAY! 🤩 Join us at 1 pm ET to learn how the upcoming Medicare Part D changes might impact you and your out-of-pocket costs. Register here ➡️ bit.ly/4eU23zn 👋 See you soon!

Looking for weekend plans in the Atlanta area? We’ve got you and your family covered! Join us this Saturday for our family wellness festival from 10am – 3pm. Register here: paninatl.eventbrite.com *Registration is preferred, but not required. We hope to see you there!

Join Amy Niles and James Ridley, PharmD, next Tuesday at 1 pm ET for our webinar on Medicare Part D changes coming in 2025! Our hosts will cover how out-of-pocket costs will have new limits, and what these changes mean for PAN grants. Register here ➡️ bit.ly/4eU23zn

Want to learn more about AFPs? Join us over the next few weeks as we dive into AFPs and visit our AFP education hub: panfoundation.org/how-alternativ… (2/2)

If you have health insurance through your employer, your health plan may be using a tool known as an alternative funding program (AFP) to save money. The use of AFPs harms patients by delaying care and redirecting much-needed charitable assistance. bit.ly/3UBPBwE (1/2)

Learn more by visiting our Medicare reforms education hub ➡️ panfoundation.org/everything-you… (3/3)

It’s true! The upcoming 2025 Medicare Part D reforms apply to all medications covered by the program, including those on specialty tiers. (2/3)

True or False: The upcoming Medicare reforms (the Part D cap and Medicare Prescription Payment Plan) apply to all medications covered by the Medicare Part D program.🤔(1/3)