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PAN opens metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) copay fund

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Today, the PAN Foundation announced the opening of its financial assistance copay program designed to help with out-of-pocket medication costs for eligible patients living with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). PAN’s MASH copay assistance program provides a grant of $2,100 for out-of-pocket expenses for covered medications. If patients need more assistance within the same 12-month period … Continued

PAN joins more than 100 organizations urging Congress to support the Senior Savings Protection Act

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The PAN Foundation and more than 100 patient and healthcare advocacy organizations joined a letter to Congress urging them to support the Senior Savings Protection Act (S. 2466 / H.R. 6210). This bipartisan legislation is essential in continuing outreach and enrollment assistance that helps millions of low-income older adults and people with disabilities afford Medicare. … Continued

Wellness festival expands access and deepens community connections

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The PAN Foundation’s Stronger Together festival returned to Atlanta for its second year, welcoming more than 200 community members and bringing together a mix of 53 new organizations alongside returning partners. What began as a single-day event has grown into a key part of PAN’s community engagement work—one that continues to strengthen relationships, expand access, … Continued

PAN joins letter endorsing reintroduction of HELP Copays Act

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The PAN Foundation and nearly 90 national patient and provider advocacy organizations submitted a letter of appreciation to the Congressional representatives who reintroduced the Help Ensure Lower Patient (HELP) Copays Act. The HELP Copays Act (H.R. 6423) would require insurers and pharmacy benefit managers to count all payments, including copay assistance, received on behalf of … Continued

PAN expands insurance eligibility to Medicaid and TRICARE for 46 funds to broaden access to care

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The PAN Foundation expanded insurance eligibility for 46 disease funds to include people enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE government-insured coverage. Previously, these funds were only available to those enrolled in Medicare, including Medicare Advantage plans. Following this expansion, all disease funds offered by PAN are now available for those enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, and … Continued

PAN sends letter to Congress in support of HELP Copays Act

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The PAN Foundation, one of the nation’s largest charities submitted a letter to Congress in support of the Help Ensure Lower Patient (HELP) Copays Act(H.R. 6423). The bill would go a long way toward ensuring financial assistance counts towards health plans, cost-sharing requirements, and to close a foundational gap in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) … Continued

Conquer magazine: finding financial assistance for cancer treatment

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The PAN Foundation shared helpful information about how patients can find financial assistance for their out-of-pocket treatment costs in an article in Conquer magazine. “Following a cancer diagnosis, patients should be able to focus on their journey to wellness—not the impending costs of treatment. However, this often isn’t the case,” writes Amy Niles, Chief Mission … Continued

PAN garners media attention for Medicare open enrollment advice

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Millions of Americans face important healthcare decisions each fall during Medicare open enrollment. The PAN Foundation’s expert guides to navigating Medicare open enrollment and choosing a medication coverage plan that works for your healthcare needs were featured by several media outlets this fall. Amy Niles, Chief Mission Officer for the PAN Foundation, was featured in … Continued

PAN and 53 other organizations submit letter in support of the Increasing Medication Access for Seniors Act

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The PAN Foundation joined a letter with 54 patient advocacy and healthcare organizations to Representative Jennifer Kiggans to express support for the Increasing Medication Access for Seniors Act. The Increasing Medication Access for Seniors Act importantly directs the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to report to Congress on uptake of the Medicare Prescription … Continued

PAN joins letter thanking Congress for including requested report language about Medicare Prescription Payment Plan

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The PAN Foundation and more than 50 patient advocate and healthcare organizations submitted a letter to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, thanking them for including their previously requested report language regarding the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan. Congress enacted the MPPP to provide Medicare Part D beneficiaries … Continued

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