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Re: shifting gears – need urgent info on any fin. aid …

Forums General Melanoma Community shifting gears – need urgent info on any fin. aid programs for Temodar Re: shifting gears – need urgent info on any fin. aid …

    MichaelFL
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      Try this Amy:

      http://www.rxassist.org/pap-info/company_detail.cfm?CmpId=50

       Good luck, Michael

      A REIMBURSEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR
      ONCOLOGY PATIENTS TAKING TEMODAR

      Schering Corporation is dedicated to improving the lives of patients, working to develop new treatments, advancing public awareness, and supporting patient groups. COMMITMENT TO CARE® has been designed to ensure that oncology patients have access to therapy, regardless of their ability to pay, and is just one of several patient-support programs offered by Schering.

       

       

      IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT SCHERING'S COMMITMENT TO CARE®

      A comprehensive compassionate drug and reimbursement assistance program in the United States, helping more than 75,000 patients since inception (1996)

      Compassionate drug program eligibility based on income, with no limit on assets

      Assists patients and providers with all aspects of reimbursement assistance to ensure that access to Schering oncology medications is not limited by the patient's ability to pay

      UNLIKE MOST OTHER REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAMS, COMMITMENT TO CARE:

      is telephone based

      offers the patient easy access to a reimbursement assistance specialist with rapid follow-up

      eliminates extensive paperwork

      does not require that patients be indigent to qualify for assistance

      PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

      To help eligible patients taking TEMODAR® find reimbursement assistance for their therapy

      PROGRAM BENEFITS & SERVICES

      Phone assistance available weekdays, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET

      Simple patient enrollment procedures with minimal paperwork

      Researches reimbursement assistance sources for individual patients

      Verification and exploration of insurance coverage

      Assistance in acquiring pre-authorization or pre-certification from insurance companies for oncology therapy

      Assistance in appealing insurance company denials

      Consideration for a compassionate drug program when reimbursement assistance  

      sources cannot be found

      Referrals to state and local assistance programs

       

      Reviews of Medicare and Medicaid benefits to ensure accurate and updated coverage information

      Call toll free 1·800·521·7157

      REIMBURSEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR
      ONCOLOGY PATIENTS TAKING TEMODAR®

      About Schering's COMMITMENT TO CARE®

      Schering Corporation is dedicated to improving the lives of patients, working to develop new treatments, advancing public awareness, and supporting patient groups. COMMITMENT TO CARE® has been designed to ensure that oncology patients have access to therapy, regardless of their ability to pay, and is just one of several patient-support programs offered by Schering.

      PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

      To help eligible patients taking TEMODAR® find reimbursement assistance for their therapy

      Call toll free 1·800·521·7157

      IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT SCHERING'S COMMITMENT TO CARE®

      A comprehensive compassionate drug and reimbursement assistance program in the United States, helping more than 75,000 patients since inception (1996)

      Compassionate drug program eligibility based on income, with no limit on assets

      Assists patients and providers with all aspects of reimbursement assistance to ensure that access to Schering oncology medications is not limited by the patient's ability to pay

      UNLIKE MOST OTHER REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAMS, COMMITMENT TO CARE:

      is telephone based

      offers the patient easy access to a reimbursement assistance specialist with rapid follow-up

      eliminates extensive paperwork

      does not require that patients be indigent to qualify for assistance

      Schering's COMMITMENT TO CARE® is open to any and all callers — from patients to professionals.

      PROGRAM BENEFITS & SERVICES

      Phone assistance available weekdays, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET

      Simple patient enrollment procedures with minimal paperwork

      Researches reimbursement assistance sources for individual patients

      Verification and exploration of insurance coverage

      Assistance in acquiring pre-authorization or pre-certification from insurance companies for oncology therapy

      Assistance in appealing insurance company denials

      Reviews of Medicare and Medicaid benefits to ensure accurate and updated coverage information

      Consideration for a compassionate drug program when reimbursement assistance sources cannot be found

      Referrals to state and local assistance programs

      For your patients taking TEMODAR®

      Reimbursement assistance information

      Easy access to a reimbursement specialist to explore financial assistance options:

      reimbursement assistance

      patient assistance programs

      insurance verification, pre-authorization or pre-certification, and denial appeals

      referrals for assistance

      Medication may be provided at no cost based on financial need and insurance coverage status

      Schering's COMMITMENT TO CARE®
      Reimbursement Assistance Program
      1·800·521·7157

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