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Maximum Award Level

Eligibility Criteria

Patient should be insured and insurance must cover the medication for which patient seeks assistance.

The medication must fight the disease directly.

Patient must be a legal US resident.

Patient’s income must fall below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level.

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Phone: Call 1-866-316-PANF (7263)

Information About the Disease

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide).  A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that: clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections; and obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food.  In the 1950s, few children with cystic fibrosis lived to attend elementary school. Today, advances in research and medical treatments have further enhanced and extended life for children and adults with CF.

For more information visit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation website or call 800-FIGHTCF.