PAN’s financial assistance for rare diseases featured in Global Genes blog post
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For the 30 million patients in the U.S. who have been diagnosed with a rare disease, figuring out how to pay for their out-of-pocket prescription costs can be challenging.
In this Global Genes blog post, titled “Finding Financial Assistance for Rare Diseases in the U.S.,” the PAN Foundation’s Chief Mission Officer, Amy Niles, highlights the financial assistance provided by PAN through its more than 25 rare disease funds. The post includes information on eligibility, how to apply, which medications are covered, and other resources available to rare disease patients.