New partnership with International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation

The PAN Foundation and the International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation today announced they are launching a new partnership to help people living with pemphigus vulgaris, providing up to $6,600 per year in financial assistance and support services for patients and their caregivers or loved ones.  

Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a rare autoimmune disorder of the skin and mucous membranes that causes painful sores and blisters on the skin and mouth. About three in every 100,000 people in the U.S. are living with pemphigus vulgaris, according to the Medscape.

“We are thrilled to partner with the International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation and expand our support for people living with pemphigus vulgaris,” said PAN Foundation President and CEO Kevin L. Hagan. “For nearly 30 years, the IPPF have led the way with education and support services, and we are grateful to collaborate them.”

The International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation’s most important objectives are to provide patients and doctors worldwide with information about pemphigus and pemphigoid, and to provide patients and their caregivers much needed comfort and support so they can continue to live active, productive lives.

“Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is the most common form of pemphigus, and it can affect both the skin and mucous membranes. PV does not improve without active treatment and can come with high out-of-pocket costs. We are grateful to join forces with the PAN Foundation to increase patients’ access to financial support, educational resources, and a caring community,” said International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation Executive Director Patrick Dunn.

Patients who qualify for the PAN Foundation Pemphigus Vulgaris Fund are eligible to receive $6,600 per year in financial assistance.

Eligibility requirements

To get financial assistance for pemphigus and pemphigoid patients must:     

• Be getting treatment for pemphigus vulgaris.   
• Have Medicare health insurance that covers the qualifying medication or product.    
• Have an income that falls at or below 400 percent of the federal poverty level.    

About the PAN Foundation  

The PAN Foundation is an independent, national 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to helping federally and commercially insured people living with life-threatening, chronic, and rare diseases with the out-of-pocket costs for their prescribed medications.  

Since 2004, we have provided more than 1.1 million underinsured patients with over $4 billion in financial assistance. Partnering with generous donors, healthcare providers, and pharmacies, we provide the underinsured population access to the healthcare treatments they need to best manage their conditions and focus on improving their quality of life. Learn more at panfoundation.org.    

About the International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation 

The International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all people affected by pemphigus and pemphigoid through early diagnosis and support. The IPPF’s most important objectives are to provide patients and doctors worldwide with information about pemphigus and pemphigoid, and to provide patients and their caregivers much needed comfort and support so they can continue to live active, productive lives.