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Give nowThe PAN Foundation’s Center for Patient Research recently released findings of a new national poll which found that found many commercially insured people are nervous about their out-of-pocket healthcare costs, among other key findings. This Benefits Pro article highlights some of these key findings, including the fact that 61 percent of people with commercial insurance … Continued
On January 1, 2025, a new $2,000 annual out-of-pocket cap for Medicare Part D drugs went into effect as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act. For many, especially those who rely on medications with high out-of-pocket costs, this new reform is especially welcomed news. A recent story from NBC News highlights how this new … Continued
Today, the PAN Foundation—one of the nation’s leading healthcare advocacy and charitable patient assistance foundations—announced its 2025 Board of Directors, which provides governance, oversight, and strategic direction to the organization. In addition to welcoming two new board members, the PAN Foundation also announced its 2025 slate of board officers, which include: The following new directors … Continued
The PAN Foundation today opened a prescription medication copay financial assistance program and health insurance premium financial assistance program for people living with hypophosphatasia (HPP). For eligible patients, the copay program provides up to $5,200 per year, while the premium program provides up to $4,800 per year in financial assistance. HPP is an inherited, rare … Continued
The PAN Foundation today opened a new myasthenia gravis health insurance premium financial assistance program, providing up to $2,600 to help eligible patients pay for their out-of-pocket health insurance premium costs. Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune, neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles, which the body uses for breathing and movement. According … Continued
The PAN Foundation today opened a new neurofibromatosis insurance premium financial assistance program, providing up to $4,700 to help eligible patients pay for their out-of-pocket health insurance premium costs. Neurofibromatosis (NF) encompasses a group of rare genetic disorders that cause tumors to grow on nerve tissue, including the brain, spinal cord, and eyes. There are … Continued
The PAN Foundation today opened a new paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria premium fund, providing up to $4,700 to help eligible patients pay for their out-of-pocket health insurance premium costs. Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), also known as Marchiafava–Micheli syndrome, is a rare disorder in which red blood cells break down prematurely, which can lead to bone marrow … Continued
Today, the PAN Foundation expressed support for two new Medicare Part D reforms that went into effect on January 1, 2025, as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act—a $2,000 annual out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan. These new changes could help millions of people afford their out-of-pocket prescription costs and save money, … Continued
A recent national poll conducted by the PAN Foundation’s Center for Patient Research highlights the urgent need for policymakers to improve healthcare coverage and affordability in 2025, focusing on dental, vision, and hearing coverage, as well as limiting out-of-pocket costs for prescriptions and medical care. More than one-third of adults with health insurance think that … Continued
The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation, a leading charitable foundation and healthcare advocacy organization, has once again been named in both the 2024 Forbes list of America’s Top 100 Charities (#52) and the Nonprofit Times; Top 100 Nonprofit list (#66). These lists recognize the largest charities and nonprofits each year based on public support received … Continued
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