Other Resources
You may be eligible for assistance from other programs. Learn more about some of the other assistance programs:
All links provided herein are for information purposes only and are not warranted for content, accuracy or any other implied or explicit purpose, nor are any other organizations listed endorsed by CephalonCares Foundation or Cephalon, Inc.
The American Cancer Society (ACS)
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices. Learn more about ACS, what we do, and our plans for the future. www.cancer.org
Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU)
The ACU is a non-profit organization that works to help clinicians better serve the needs of low-income patients. The ACU has developed tools and links for implementing comprehensive pharmaceutical care for low-income patients. For more information, visit www.clinicians.org
CancerCare
CancerCare is a national nonprofit, 501c (3) organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare programs—including counseling and support groups, education, financial assistance and practical help—are provided by professional oncology social workers and are completely free of charge. www.cancercare.org
The HealthWell Foundation®
The HealthWell Foundation® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2003 that is committed to addressing the needs of individuals with insurance who cannot afford their copayments, coinsurance, and premiums for important medical treatments. Our vision is to ensure that no patient goes without health care because they cannot afford it. www.healthwellfoundation.org
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Co-Pay Assistance Program offers assistance to patients toward: Cancer treatment related co-pays; Private health insurance premiums; Private insurance co-pay obligations; Medicare Part B, Medicare Plan D, Medicare Supplementary Health Insurance and Medicare Advantage premium or co-pay obligations. www.lls.org/copay
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
Since 1987, NORD has administered programs to assist uninsured or under-insured individuals in securing life-saving or life-sustaining medications. In addition to the estimated 50 million Americans who have no health insurance, an increasing number of insured individuals have policies that do not reimburse for prescription drugs. For more information, visit www.rarediseases.org/programs/medication
NeedyMeds
NeedyMeds is a 501(3)(c) non-profit with the mission of helping people who cannot afford medicine or healthcare costs. The information at NeedyMeds is available and at no cost. For more information, visit www.needymeds.org/
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA)
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance, a program sponsored by America’s pharmaceutical research companies, connects people who are uninsured or have limited coverage with programs that provide prescription medications at no or minimal cost. For more information call the PPA toll-free phone number (1-888-4PPA-NOW) or visit www.pparx.org/
The Patient Access Network (PAN)
The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation provides co-payment assistance to help underinsured patients access the medical attention and treatment they need to sustain a reasonable quality of life. www.patientaccessnetwork.org
Patient Advocate Foundation
Patient Advocate Foundation is a national non-profit organization that seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability relative to their diagnosis of life threatening or debilitating diseases. www.patientadvocate.org
Patient Services Incorporated (PSI)
For nearly two decades, PSI has helped people who live with certain chronic illnesses or conditions locate suitable health insurance coverage and access ways to satisfy expensive co-payments. PSI provides assistance with the cost of health insurance premiums associated with COBRAs, State High Risk Pools, Open enrollment, Guaranteed Issue policies, HIPAA conversion policies; and prescriptions co-payments associated with private insurance as well as with Medicare Parts B and D. www.uneedpsi.org
RxAssist
RxAssist lets you search for information on patient assistance programs by company, brand name, generic name, or type of medicine. RxAssist provides information on ways to get no-cost and low-cost medications. For more information, visit www.rxassist.org.
RxHope™
RxHope lets you search for patient assistance information. In addition, some companies allow physicians to submit applications electronically through this site. For more information, visit www.rxhope.com.