PAN opens idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis copay fund
Today, the PAN Foundation opened a financial assistance copay program designed to help with out-of-pocket medication costs for eligible patients living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
PAN’s idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis copay assistance program provides a grant of $3,500 for out-of-pocket expenses for covered medications. If patients need more assistance within the same 12-month period and the fund is open, they can apply for additional funding, receiving up to $7,000 total per year.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease characterized by scar tissue development in the walls of the air sacs. This leads to decline in lung function, resulting in difficulty breathing. Patients typically present with shortness of breath, dry cough, and fatigue. IPF is considered a relatively rare disease, with the National Institutes of Health estimating that about 100,000 people are affected in the United States and between 30,000 and 40,000 new cases diagnosed each year.
“Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic, progressive disease that can lead to other serious lung conditions,” said Kevin L. Hagan, PAN’s President and CEO. “And treatment for this disease can be unaffordable for many. That’s why we’re excited to open this critical copay fund, thanks to the support of PAN’s generous donors, allowing us to ease the financial burden for those living with IPF. We are also grateful we can offer our patients additional support services through the American Lung Association, one of our valued alliance partners.”
The American Lung Association offers various resources, including education, advocacy, and research related to lung health. Learn more at lung.org.
“We’re grateful to PAN and its donors for opening this fund, which will help thousands of patients afford the treatment they need,” said Harold Wimmer, President and CEO of the American Lung Association. “Through our partnership with PAN, we are proud to offer additional services and resources to patients living with IPF.”
Eligibility requirements
To get copay assistance for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, patients must:
- Be receiving treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Reside and receive treatment in the United States or U.S. territories (U.S. citizenship is not a requirement)
- Have insurance that covers the qualifying medication or product
- Take a medication or product listed on PAN’s comprehensive list of covered medications
- Have a household income that falls at or below 500 percent of the federal poverty level
How to apply
You can apply online through the PAN portal or by phone. We encourage you to apply online through the PAN portal, but if you prefer to apply by phone, call us at 1-866-316-7263 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET.
Healthcare professionals can apply online through the PAN portal or by phone on behalf of their patients.
Other patient support services at PAN
Connect with our alliance partner, the American Lung Association
PAN partners with leading patient advocacy groups that help support the entire patient journey. Every patient who reaches out to PAN for financial assistance can request to connect with our alliance partner organizations, who will contact the patient directly to offer additional support and resources. Our IPF alliance partner, the American Lung Association, can help patients understand lung diseases, learn about treatments, and find more resources related to lung health. Learn more at lung.org.
Sign up for FundFinder
Developed by the PAN Foundation, FundFinder is a free website that helps you track more than 200 patient assistance funds from nine charitable organizations. You can sign up for free email or text alerts when a disease assistance fund you’re interested in opens at PAN or another organization. Learn more and sign up today.
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About the PAN Foundation
As a leading charitable foundation and healthcare advocacy organization, the PAN Foundation is dedicated to accelerating access to treatment for those who need it most and empowering patients on their healthcare journeys. We provide critical financial assistance for treatment costs, advocate for policy solutions that expand access to care, and deliver education on complex topics—all driven by our belief that everyone deserves access to affordable, equitable healthcare.
Since 2004, our financial assistance programs have helped more than 1.3 million people to start or stay on life-changing treatment. In addition, we’ve achieved major policy victories that increase access to care, mobilized patient advocates to call for change, and educated people nationwide on critical healthcare-related topics. We’re committed to working towards a future where equitable health outcomes are a reality for all. Learn more at PANFoundation.org.