Affordability and access are always important when talking about rare disease treatment. ONWARD can help you step-by-step — empowering you to make informed decisions moving forward.
Your Care Coordinator can explain available treatment access and financial assistance options, even if you’re uninsured.
Aside from ONWARD, there are other ways you can find additional support about access and affordability.
Speak to your doctor
Your doctor may know of resources that can help with paying for your treatment. At your next appointment, you can try asking things like:
- Can you point me to any programs that could help with medication costs?
- Does your practice offer a payment plan for the costs of visits?
Ask your pharmacist
Many drug manufacturers or pharmacies offer savings programs for medication. Next time you talk to your pharmacist, you could ask:
- Do you know of any programs that could help with the cost of my medication?
- Does the manufacturer offer any types of coupons for this medication?
Search online
Look online for financial support about the medication you’re taking. You may find search engines or other financial resources for your treatment. For example:
- The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) has created a Medication Assistance Tool search engine (https://www.mat.org) that helps you find discounts and financial assistance