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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

USDVA provides health care, support and other benefits & services to eligible veterans, family members or survivors of veterans.

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Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)

The mission of ADDA is to provide information, resources and networking to adults with AD/HD and to the professionals who work with them. In doing so, ADDA generates hope, awareness, empowerment and connections worldwide in the field of AD/HD.

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Needy Meds

Needy Meds helps people who cannot afford medicine or healthcare costs. The information at NeedyMeds is available anonymously and free of charge. There is no phone assistance available.

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Bureau of Primary Health Care

HRSA is the Federal agency for improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated or medically vulnerable.

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Social Security Administration

The social security administration administers the social welfare system within the US. Some of the major programs it oversees include benefits for retiree's that have paid into the system, survivors of those that paid into the system (spouses and children under 18) and the disabled. Inquiries and applications can be submitted through your local social security administration office. Visit the links below for more information and resources.

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Joint Commission - Quality Check

Search and comparison tool used to locate Joint Commission-accredited and certified health care organizations nationwide. Non-accredited organizations are also listed to give consumers a full list of health care options.

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TMJ and Orofacial Pain Society of America

TMJ and Orofacial Pain Society (TOPS) of America is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing information on temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) to patients, professionals, and the public. TOPS America offers support to those who suffer from TMJ-related pain and dysfunction, and advocates for basic and applied scientific research that will reveal the causes and provide appropriate treatment of these complex problems.

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Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation's Patient Assistance Now

Resource allowing consumers to access programs to help pay for your Novartis medicines. They include educational programs on a wide range of conditions, diseases and Novartis medicines.

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National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Patient Assistance Programs

Administers programs to assist uninsured or under-insured individuals in securing life-saving or life-sustaining medications.

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Benefits Check Up - The National Council on Aging

Developed and maintained by The National Council on Aging (NCOA), BenefitsCheckUp is the nation's most comprehensive Web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources. The service includes more than 1,550 public and private benefits programs from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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Social Security - Medicare Extra Help

Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for the extra help if they have limited income and resources. The extra help can increase their cost savings by paying for part of the monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments under the new prescription drug program.

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Rx Hope

RxHope provides assistance via exclusive Web-based application technologies and a professionally-staffed call center to help consumers access prescription assistance programs offered by pharmaceutical companies.

Medline Plus - Financial Assistance

MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. This component of their site offers financial and prescription assistance for specific conditions.

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Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage

Medicare Prescription Drug Plans add coverage to the Original Medicare Plan, some Medicare Cost Plans, some Medicare Private-Fee-for-Service Plans, and Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans. These plans are offered by insurance companies and other private companies approved by Medicare.

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Free Drug Card Program

Provides a FREE Prescription Drug Card immediately. This program is open to everyone and accepted at over 54,000 national and regional pharmacies. Drug pricing comparison tools and a pharmacy locator is also available.

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Partnership for Prescription Assistance

Coordinates pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying patients, with no prescription coverage, get the medicines they need through the public or private program that's right for them. Many will get them free or nearly free.

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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - Hospital Compare

This tool provides information on how well the hospitals in your area care for all adult patients with certain medical conditions. Information on the website was provided primarily by hospitals that agreed to submit quality information for Hospital Compare to make public.

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Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) - Hospital Fair Pricing Program

If you are uninsured or have high healthcare costs, you may be eligible for free or discounted hospital care. California law requires every hospital to offer reduced rates to uninsured and underinsured patients that may have low or moderate income, and to provide policies stating the qualifications for free care and discounted payments.

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Modest Needs

Offers three types of grants to low-income individuals and families and non-profit organizations to prevent them from homelessness, poverty and dependency on the public welfare system. Visit the main website for more information.

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Foundation for Health Coverage Education (FHCE)

FHCE offers four tools to simplify public and private health insurance eligibility information and help you find health coverage in your area: *Health Coverage Eligibility Tool *U.S. Uninsured Help Line *Health Care Options Matrix Guide *State by State Application & Enrollment Database.

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National Association of People with AIDS

Founded in 1983, the National Association of People with AIDS is a non-profit membership organization that advocates on behalf of all people living with HIV and AIDS in order to end the pandemic and the human suffering caused by HIV/AIDS. It is the oldest national AIDS organization in the United States and the oldest national network of people living with HIV/AIDS in the world.

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Access to Benefits Coalition (ABC)

ABC works through local and state coalitions to inform beneficiaries and their families, as well as the professionals who serve them, about the Medicare Part D Extra Help and other prescription savings programs. Visit the main website for more information.

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Together Rx Access

The Together Rx Access Card was created as a public service by a group of some of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, in order to provide savings on prescriptions to eligible residents of the US and Puerto Rico who have no prescription drug coverage.

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RxAssist

Patient assistance programs are run by pharmaceutical companies to provide free medications to people who cannot afford to buy their medicine. RxAssist offers a comprehensive database of these patient assistance programs, as well as practical tools, news, and articles so that health care professionals and patients can find the information they need.

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Gilead's U.S. Advancing Access Program

Gilead's program provides assistance to patients in the U.S. who do not have insurance or who need financial assistance to pay for certain medications including: *Truvada (emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate), *Viread (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) and *Emtriva (emtricitabine) for the treatment of HIV; *Hepsera (adefovir dipivoxil) for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B; and *Vistide (cidofovir injection) treatment for cytomegalovirus retinitis in patients with AIDS.

Shriners Hospitals for Children

Health care system of 22 hospitals providing specialty pediatric care, research and teaching programs. Children (up to 18 years old) with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate are eligible for admission and receive all care in a family-centered environment at no charge - regardless of financial need.

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Medicare Official U.S. Site

Medicare is the federal health insurance program that covers most people age 65 and older. Some younger people who are disabled or who have End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure) are also eligible for coverage. Medicare benefits are provided in 4 parts – A, B, C and D. Visit the website or call for more information.

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Patient Access Network Foundation

The Patient Access Network Foundation provides financial support for out-of-pocket costs associated with a wide range of drugs, to treat a number of conditions.

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Children's Tumor Foundation

The Children's Tumor Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) medical foundation dedicated to improving the health and well being of individuals and families affected by the neurofibromatoses (NF).

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National Alopecia Areata Foundation

The mission of the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) is to support research to find a cure or acceptable treatment for alopecia areata, to support those with the disease, and to educate the public about alopecia areata.

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American Parkinson Disease Association

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is the country's largest grassroots organization serving the 1.5 million Americans with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers in three vital areas: Research, Patient Caregiver Support and Education.

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YourRxCard

Free discount drug card available to anyone. Discounts vary and can range anywhere from 0%-75% depending on the type of prescription, brand name, generic name and the location of the specific pharmacy.

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True Rx Savings

A FREE prescription drug discount card for your family and PETS. Everyone is eligible, regardless of pre-existing conditions, income or age.

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Prescription Savings (PS) Card

PS Card is free, available to everyone, and provides discount savings of up to 50% off of full retail prices.

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eSun Patient Card Program

Prescription cards are available for all patients, everyone qualifies regardless of age or income, and no other restrictions apply. Basic membership is free and includes the discount program.

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SHADE Foundation of America

Dedicated to eradicating melanoma through the education of children and the community in the prevention and detection of skin cancer and the promotion of sun safety.

National Patient Travel Center (NPTC)

NPTC coordinates financially-needy patients with access to nationwide charitable medical air transportation resources for specialized medical evaluations, diagnosis or treatments.

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