Fully allocated – we are no longer accepting or processing applications for new patients and have filled all available waitlist slots. All available funds have been allocated to current patients. We are accepting renewal applications. Maximum Award Level$ 4,000 per year 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. Get Help With Your TreatmentOnline: How to Apply Online (Click Here) Phone: Call 1-866-316-PANF (7263) Information About the DiseaseRheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation of the lining, or synovium, of the joints. It can lead to long-term joint damage, resulting in chronic pain, loss of function and disability. RA progresses in three stages. The first stage is the swelling of the synovial lining, causing pain, warmth, stiffness, redness and swelling around the joint. Second is the rapid division and growth of cells, or pannus, which causes the synovium to thicken. In the third stage, the inflamed cells release enzymes that may digest bone and cartilage, often causing the involved joint to lose its shape and alignment, more pain, and loss of movement. |
