This article explains that after you have gone through the lengthy process of applying for Social Security Disability benefits, you might think that as soon as you are approved you will see a check in the mailbox.
This article informs that Long Term Disability (LTD) can be used following Short Term Disability (STD) plans or alone. Long Term Disability coverage provides wage replacement that is between 50-70% percent of your earnings before a non-work related injury impacted your ability to work.
In this article you will learn that if your insurance plan refuses to approve or pay for a medical claim, including tests, procedures or specific care ordered by your doctor, you have guaranteed rights to appeal. These rights were expanded as a result of the Affordable Care Act.
This article states that just because you don’t have health insurance does not mean you’re without protection. Know your rights.
Exciting news: April marks the 20th anniversary of our Co-Pay Relief Program (CPR). It was through the work of our case managers on behalf of patients that we first became aware of a significant and alarming trend that posed an insurmountable barrier to some for prescribed healthcare—the shifting of substantial out-of-pocket medication expenses to patients. […]
Erin Bradshaw has been an integral part of Patient Advocate Foundation’s journey since joining just two years after its inception in 1998. With over 25 years of dedicated experience within the organization, Erin has played a pivotal role in shaping its growth and impact with a commitment to advancing PAF’s mission. Throughout her tenure at […]
This independent division of Patient Advocate Foundation provides small grants to patients who meet financial and medical criteria. Grants are provided on first-come first served basis and are distributed until funds are depleted. Qualifications and processes for each fund may differ based on fund requirements.Eligibility is different for each specific fund, refer to the program details to identify if criteria is met. The purpose of each fund is defined in the fund details. This independent division of Patient Advocate Foundation provides small grants to patients who meet financial and medical criteria. Grants are provided on first-come first served basis and…
Patient Advocate Foundation Receives Patient Advocacy RISE Award Alan Balch. PhD (left), CEO of Patient Advocate Foundation with Shonta Chambers, EVP of Health Equity Initiatives and Community Engagement accepted the award on PAF’s behalf. Photo credit: Shonta Chambers. The Rare Disease Diversity Coalition (RDDC) recently presented the 2024 RDDC Patient Advocacy RISE Award to the […]