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Many Americans are partially shielded from the high cost of prescription medicine through employer health insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare. However, coverage gaps and formulary restrictions can burden even those with insurance. And those without health insurance or adequate prescription coverage must pay for their medications out of pocket. Pati

PAPs are most often sponsored by pharmaceutical companies. There are also state programs and nonprofit-sponsored programs. Patient assistance programs are run by pharmaceutical companies to provide medications to people who cannot afford to buy their medicine.

In general, you must meet the following requirements:Be a permanent, legal resident of the United States or Puerto Rico.Prove you are uninsured or that your insurance doesnt cover your medication.Meet certain income eligibility requirements.To sign up, you will either call the program or sign up online. You will need to submit forms like your taxes

Here is a list of some of the largest patient assistance programs:Gilead Advancing Access Program.GSK Patient Assistance Program.Healthwell Foundation.PAN Foundation.Lilly Cares Foundation Patient Assistance Program.Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation.Novo Patient Assistance Program.Pfizer Patient Assistance Program.

These programs often cover costs or offer low-cost medicine if you dont have insurance, or are under-insured and cant afford your medication. The benefits you receive vary widely from program to program and often have different requirements.

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