Episode three of Advocates in Action Season 11 is here! 🎙️ In this episode, Esther Lucero from the Seattle Indian Health Board shares how her organization calls patients “relatives,” why keeping families together is essential to healing, and how reconnecting people with their cultural identity can help address generations of trauma. This conversation is a moving reminder that real change happens when communities honor their strengths, learn from those who came before them, and come together to create a healthier future for generations to come. Listen at the link in our comments ⬇️
About us
Established in 1996, Patient Advocate Foundation has been breaking down healthcare barriers for patients diagnosed with chronic, life threatening and/or debilitating illnesses by ensuring they have access to care, preserving their financial stability and safeguarding their employment. As a nonprofit healthcare industry leader, PAF offers free bilingual support, education and guidance to patients nationwide, earning them their sixth consecutive Four Star Charity Rating by Charity Navigator.
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http://www.patientadvocate.org
External link for Patient Advocate Foundation
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Hampton, Virginia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- medical debt, healthcare access, case management, copay relief, and resource directories
Employees at Patient Advocate Foundation
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Hampton, Virginia 23666, US
Updates
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Are you or your patients looking for help covering out-of-pocket healthcare costs? We currently have 60+ disease funds open—including funds for primary biliary cholangitis, myasthenia gravis (MG), MPN, and Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM)—that you or your patients may be eligible for. ➡️ Swipe to learn more about a few of our currently open funds.
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This National Nonprofit Day, we're celebrating the individuals who inspire us every single day—the patients who trust us during their most challenging moments, including Hersey, Sarita, and Nancy. We've had the privilege of walking alongside people facing high healthcare costs, helping them find financial assistance, navigate complex systems, and access the care they deserve. Each story reminds us that behind every application, every phone call, and every case is a person who needs someone in their corner. Thank you for standing with us and supporting our mission to help patients navigate, access, and afford the care they need. Together, we're making a difference, one patient at a time 💙
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August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month—a time to recognize the challenges faced by those living with SMA and their families. SMA is a genetic disease affecting the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, and voluntary muscle movement. Navigating care for SMA can be complex, and we believe financial barriers should never stand in the way of treatment. If you or someone you know is living with SMA, we're here to help through our SMA TotalAssist funds. Learn more at the link in our comments ⬇️
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The second episode of Season 11 of Advocates in Action is here! 🎧 Join us for an inspiring conversation with Valarie Worthy, a community health nurse and breast cancer survivor who has spent more than 40 years bridging the gap between healthcare systems and the communities they serve. Valarie shares how her own cancer journey inspired her to bring healthcare education into safe spaces like churches, barbershops, and community centers—places where people feel comfortable asking questions and having honest conversations about their health. This episode offers powerful insights into what it takes to truly meet people where they are. Listen today at the link in our comments ⬇️
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If you're applying for a TotalAssist grant on behalf of your patient, here's what you need to know about diagnosis verification: 💊 For pharmacies applying on behalf of a patient, you'll need to submit supporting documentation that includes patient information, diagnosis details, treating physician name, and medication information. You can upload this during the application process or fax it using the patient-specific cover sheet found in the portal. 🥼 For providers completing an application, you'll sign an attestation confirming the patient's diagnosis and treatment plan. If we reach out directly regarding an application the patient submitted, simply complete and return the Diagnosis Verification Form we fax to you. ✅ Approved patients can submit claims for covered expenses while verification is in process. Have more questions? Explore our diagnosis verification help center article at the link in our comments.
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Patient Advocate Foundation reposted this
On August 4, National Patient Advocate Foundation joined more than 30 patient advocacy organizations in the Partnership to Protect Coverage's Public Statement urging Congress to closely oversee implementation of H.R. 1's changes to Medicaid, citing concerns that federal funding cuts and new administrative requirements set to start on January 1 could jeopardize coverage and care for millions of patients with serious and chronic health conditions. We remain deeply concerned about the imposition of Medicaid work requirements and restrictive rulemaking regarding eligibility exceptions. These threats to affordability and healthcare access, alongside strategic advocacy steps to address them, will be the featured topic of NPAF's September 30 Policy Consortium. American Cancer Society National Health Council Cystic Fibrosis Foundation NAMI American Heart Association American Lung Association Cancer Nation ZERO Prostate Cancer Epilepsy Foundation The AIDS Institute National Organization for Rare Disorders The Coalition for Hemophilia B Crohn's & Colitis Foundation National Bleeding Disorders Foundation National MS Society National Bleeding Disorders Foundation Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association Legal Action Center EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. Arthritis Foundation Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America National Psoriasis Foundation Muscular Dystrophy Association Pulmonary Hypertension Association American Diabetes Association Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. — National Blood Cancer United Susan G. Komen
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We’re thrilled to announce the launch of two new disease funds to assist patients living with dermatomyositis and high triglycerides! Both TotalAssist funds offer financial assistance for eligible out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, including medication copays, coinsurance and deductibles, health insurance premiums, office visit charges the day of treatment, and administration charges related to treatment. If you or a patient is living with either of these conditions, we encourage you to learn more and explore our eligibility criteria at the link in our comments.
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Interested in learning how healthcare regulations really get made—and where the patient voice fits in? Join our policy affiliate, National Patient Advocate Foundation, for a free webinar on August 4 at 3:00 pm ET to learn how regulations get made, why they can matter even more than the laws behind them, and where patient voices can make a real difference. Whether you're new to advocacy or looking to deepen your impact, this is a session you won't want to miss. ➡️ Register at the link in our comments!
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