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Islets of Hope assistance programs for diabetes supplies, medications & insulin |
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Assistance programs for free or reduced-cost insulin, prescription medications, and diabetes supplies Important Disclaimer - Islets of Hope provides this information for general information and it is not intended to be a recommendation or endorsement of any program or entity. Please contact the company directly as information may change, programs may be discontinued, or there may be certain changes in restrictions for qualifying for assistance. Program information is subject to change without notice. Please be sure to contact the administrator of any program before submitting an application.
Hock's offers 30-50% discounted prices on diabetes supplies. We cannot specifically recommend or endorse any company but we have been listing Hock's in our resource directory for over a year as one of the two cheapest online companies to purchase from. We recently affiliated with Hock's because our own experience with them has been so positive. If you do place an order through our site, they will contribute financially towards our cause and you will get reasonable prices for diabetes supplies. You might also be interested in:
National Patient Assistance Programs for Diabetes Prescriptions and Supplies helpingpatients.org - A directory of free supplies for Medicare enrollees without drug coverage. For more information, call 1-800-762-4636. IMMUNEX COROPORATION The Institute in Washington, D.C., a nonprofit public interest group offers free booklets online about how to get free and low-cost prescription drugs as well as dental, outpatient, hospital, and nursing care. Website: www.institute-dc.org. InsureKidsNow - Find individual state assistance programs for insuring children. Kids that do not currently have health insurance are likely to be eligible, even if you are working. The states have different eligibility rules, but in most states, uninsured children 18 years old and younger, whose families earn up to $34,100 a year (for a family of four) are eligible. IPump.org, Inc. (http://www.ipump.org) offers limited reimbursement for diabetes medications, supplies, and insulin to persons who qualify under their "ERMA" (Emergency Request for Medical Assistance) program. They also offer limited monthly financial assistance to qualifying persons to help cover the cost of insulin, diabetes medications and supplies. Persons may only receive financial assistance through one program and no more than once per year. Under their "REDS" program eligible persons may receive certain free diabetes and insulin pump supplies. Contact the Assistance Program Director, program-director@ipump.org for more information about programs currently funded. Islets of Hope – Lists comprehensive assistance programs by state, as well as international resources for other countries. Includes private, corporate, and government programs. Click on “Assistance Programs” in their pull-down menu. Islets of Hope http://www.isletsofhope.com/diabetes/ass... lists comprehensive assistance programs by state, as well as international resources for other countries. Includes private, corporate, and government programs. Click on “Assistance Programs” in their pull-down menu. Islets of hope also has a guidebook describing assistance programs for diabetes supplies, insulin pumps, medication, etc. http://www.isletsofhope.com/pdf/diabetes...
(overview and details) JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA - Product Covered: Janssen's medical prescription products Janssen Patient Assistance
Program Eligibility: Program will ensure that Janssen's
prescription products [Duragesic (fentanyl transdermal), Nizoral Tablet
(ketaconazole tablet), Sporanox (itraconazole) will be free of charge to any
persons who meet specific medical criteria and lack financial resources and
third-party insurance necessary to obtain treatment. Program specialist
determines eligibility for each patient. Janssen requests that physicians not
charge patients beyond insurance coverage for professional
services. Johnson and Johnson -Lifescan One Touch free Meters - call 800 227-8862 or e-mail: CustomerService@LifeScan.com. Information about a free one touch gold mini meter. Johnson & Johnson: The Patient Assistance Program is designed to help qualified patients gain access to The U.S. pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies have a number of ways to assist patients who do not have prescription drug coverage KNOLL
PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY - Product Covered: Mavik, Rythmol, Synthroid,
Tarka LEDERLE LABORATORIES - Product Covered: See
Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories THE
LIPOSOME COMPANY, INC. Eligibility: Patients must be uninsured (not
eligible to receive reimbursement through any other third-party drug
reimbursement program, I.e., Medicaid, local or federal agency programs, Blue
Cross/Blue Shield, private insurance programs and private foundations), and are
unable to pay for the product out-of-pocket. Eligibility is determined by The
Liposome Company based on medical and financial information provided on behalf
of the patient by the hospital or physician. MedHelp - A nonprofit organization that allows patients to post questions for doctors for free. Medicare http://www.medicare.gov/health/diabetes....
(diabetes and Medicare) The Medicine Program – This services was founded by volunteers dedicated to alleviating the plight of an ever increasing number of patients who cannot afford their prescription medication. The program requires a refundable $5 processing fee but you can look up online what drugs are available (insulin and some pump supplies are available). MerkHelps - Merck's Prescription Discount Program Merck and Co., Inc. - The Merck Patient Assistance Program - 1-908-423-1000 MERCK & CO., INC. - Product Covered: Aggrastat (tirofiban HCI) The Merck Patient Assistance Program for Aggrastat Toll Free #: (877) 810-0595 Eligibility: Financially disadvantaged patients may be eligible for assistance through the Merck Patient Assistance Program for Aggrastat. This program is designed to help cover the cost of Aggrastat for eligible patients who meet the following criteria; must demonstrate financial need, must not have coverage through an insurance provider, and must not be eligible for an third-party insurance or government-sponsored programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. Alternative sources of coverage must be explored before applying to the Merck Patient Assistance Program for Aggrastat. Reimbursement is not guaranteed to all applicants. Other Program Information: Hospital administrators can call the Merck Patient Assistance Program for Aggrastat at (877) 810-0595. Patient assistance experts will assist with the application process to determine eligibility. This program also offers reimbursement counseling for patients and providers to assist with any payer questions.Health car professionals who participate in this program are under no obligation to prescribe Aggrastat or any other product manufactured by Merck & Co., MERCK & CO., INC. The Minnesota Senior Federation - Can help Americans of any age fill a prescription from your doctor by a licensed Canadian pharmacy for less money. NEA
CLINIC NeedyMeds.com - This site acts as a search portal for patient assistance programs. There is no cost to use this service which currently list 390 companies that offer free drugs and patient assistance programs. NEUMEGA Novartis - Starlix - Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Patient Assistance Program - 1-800-277-2254 NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS Eligibility: The Patient Assistance Program provides temporary assistance to patients who are experiencing financial hardship and who have no prescription drug insurance. Patients are required to complete an application along with their physicians and return it for evaluation. Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Offers free, 3-month supply of insulin, the possibility of renewal. Eligibility determined by consultation with your doctor who should call Novo Nordisk at 1-800-727-6500. NovoNordisk is the maker of Prandin (repaglinide), Novolin (insulin), Novolog (insulin). Two programs offered: Patient Assistance Program (Insulin products) and the Indigent Program Administrator (Prandin). Novo/Nordisk Diabetes Patient Assistance Program - Patient must be a legal
U.S. resident and must not have or
qualify for any government prescription coverage such as Medicare Part D,
Medicaid, Veteran's Administration or any state or local programs which cover
the Novo Nordisk product requested. Patient cannot have nor qualify for any
private prescription coverage such as an HMO or PPO. Approved patients will
receive a 90-day supply of medication sent to the physician's office. A new
application must be submitted with each request. Income documentation is only
required annually. ORGANON INC. Eligibility:
Patients must be U.S. residents. Eligibility is determined on a
case-by-case basis and is based on a patient's inability to pay and who are not
eligible to receive these drugs through any other third-party drug reimbursement
program, i.e., Medicaid, local or federal agency programs, Blue Cross/Blue
Shield, private insurance programs and private foundations. Inpatients and those
who can obtain drug reimbursement from other sources are not
eligible. ORGANON INC. ORTHO BIOTECH INC. ORTHO DERMATOLOGICAL Eligibility: Patients should not have insurance coverage for prescription medication. Patients should not be eligible for other sources of drug coverage; they need to have applied to public sector programs and been denied. Patients' income falls below poverty level and retail purchase would cause hardship. Other Program Information: Health care practitioner should request an application form. The completed form must be accompanied by a signed and dated prescription. Medication will be sent to the health care practitioner for dispensing to the patient. ORTHO-McNEIL PHARMACEUTICAL, INC. Product Covered:
Prescription products prescribed according to approved Ortho-McNeil Patient
Assistance Program labeled indications & dosage regimens Eligibility: Patients should not have
insurance coverage for prescription medication. Patients should not be eligible
for other sources of drug coverage; they need to OTSUKA AMERICA PHARMACEUTICAL, INC.
Eligibility: Based on federal poverty level and no
prescription drug coverage. PARK-DAVIS Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA) - The program 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 to obtain free, or at-cost medications. The PPA site offers an online questionnaire to determine program eligibility from more 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 150 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. To access the Partnership for Prescription Assistance by phone, you can call toll-free, 1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669). Espanol Partnership for Prescription Assistance (Helping Patients.org) - Patients can determine which programs they may be eligible for by answering questions and using the online application wizard. Pfizer - This company offers a prescription drug "Share Card" to qualifying patients that permits them to purchase a 30-day supply of any Pfizer prescription medicine for only $15.00 per prescribed medication. Pfizer makes the sulfonylureas, Diabinese (chlorpropamide) and Glucotrol and Glucotrol XL (glipizide). Over 44,000 pharmacies participate in the program. Applicants must be enrolled in Medicare and meet income requirements. Download their .pdf guide to the program. 1-800-707-8990. Other progams include:
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