PAN Assistance Once You Have Been Approved
1. When does my assistance start?
2. How much assistance will I receive?
3. Will you cover all the costs for my treatment?
4. How much will this cost me?
5. Who gets the actual payment from PAN?
6. How do I submit a claim?
7. How can I find out how much of my benefit I have left?
8. How do I use the pharmacy card?
9. What about expenses before I got help from PAN?
10. What if I change doctors or medications?
11. Is my assistance renewable?
Application Process
1. Who is eligible for medication copayment assistance from PAN?
To qualify, you must meet our eligibility requirements:
All patients are required to complete a pre-screening. Click here to begin that process by answering basic questions online. You will need your most recent income documentation, your insurance cards, and your doctor's information. Once you have passed the pre-screening, you will be linked to the application form that you can download for your records. PAN staff will coordinate your physician's form.
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Call toll-free at 1-866-316-PANF (7263) to speak with a case manager (English or Spanish speaker) who can help you through the application process and answer any questions. The case manager will ask some simple questions to determine if you qualify. If you qualify, you can authorize PAN case workers to virtually sign the application on your behalf. If you are not comfortable with virtual signature, we will mail a pre-filled application for you to sign. Complete that application and mail it or fax it to PAN along with your income documentation, if you have them readily available. We will fax the physician's attestation form directly to your treating provider's office for their completion.
3. How do I send back my application?
You may mail your application and supporting documents to:
PAN Foundation
P.O. Box 221858
Charlotte, NC 28222-1858
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You may fax your application and supporting documents toll-free to 1-866-316-7261.
4. What income documentation do I need?
PAN accepts the following income documentation:
PLEASE NOTE: If other individuals live in your household and contribute to the household expenses, you must also submit their income information.
5. What forms do you need from my doctor?
Your physician must complete the one-page form which is part of the application. He/she needs to sign and date the form and return verification of your diagnosis and prescribed medications to PAN by mail, provider portal or fax.
6. How long does approval take and how will I know if I'm approved?
Once PAN receives your fully completed application and documentation, we will have an answer for you by the business day. If you qualify for assistance, PAN will send you an approval letter including important details such as your award amount and your eligibility dates. You will also receive a separate letter that will contain a plastic pharmacy card to be used for any qualifying prescription drugs. We will notify your doctor of your approval by fax.
If your application is not approved, we will make every effort to contact you by phone to explain the reasons for denial.
PAN Assistance Once You Have Been Approved
1. When does my assistance start?
Assistance starts on your approval date and continues for 12 month. Your exact eligibility dates and grant amount will be included in your approval letter, and are also available at any time using our automated telephone system.
During your first eligibility period eligible expenses incurred up to 90 days prior to your approval date may also be submitted for reimbursement.
2. How much assistance will I receive?
Grant amounts range from $1500 to $15,000 per year, depending on diagnosis. The amount awarded differs for each diagnosis and is listed on the Web page for each disease fund. Your approval letter will also contain this information.
3. Will you cover all the costs for my treatment?
PAN Foundation can consider for payment any co-payment, deductible, or co-insurance amount for medications that are used to treat the disease for which you have been awarded assistance. Medications that treat the side effects of your diagnosis are not covered, and charges for office visits and administration are not typically covered.
During your first eligibility period eligible expenses incurred up to 90 days prior to your approval date may also be submitted for reimbursement.
You are free to change your medication, doctor, or pharmacy at any time without affecting your eligibility for assistance.
4. How much will this cost me?
There is no charge for services from PAN Foundation.
5. Who receives actual payment from the PAN?
Payment can be made to the physician, pharmacy or health care provider who supplies the treatment. In the case where a patient has paid out of pocket for eligible expenses, reimbursement will be paid directly to the patient.
6. How do I submit a claim?
Patients, physicians, hospitals and pharmacies may submit requests for reimbursement to PAN for covered medications related to the patient's disease. The patient's primary insurance must be billed before the claim can be submitted to PAN, and the primary insurance must consider the charge to be an eligible expense. Charges incurred within 90 days prior to the eligibility date will be considered for payment during the first year of PAN coverage. The 90-day look-back period will also apply to renewal patients after 18 months of coverage. All eligible expenses must be submitted within 120 days of the eligibility end date.
7. How do I know the amount of benefits I have left?
You can determine the balance left on your account by calling 866-316-PANF (7263) and selecting the self-service option. In order to access the system you can enter either the patient's PAN ID number or the patient's Social Security Number and their date of birth. You may use this voice response system at any time - 24 hours a day any day of the week. If you wish to speak to a case manager about your balance, you may dial 866-316-PANF (7263) Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern Time and someone will assist you.
8. How do I use the pharmacy card?
You will receive a pharmacy benefits card that lists your ID number, Rx Group number and Rx BIN number. Order your medication and take the card with you to the pharmacy where it will be used for payment. Pharmacies with the capability to bill secondary or tertiary claims electronically can submit claims directly to the PAN Foundation. If you don't have your benefit card, the pharmacy can call toll-free at 1-866-316-PANF (7263) extension 72244 for electronic billing assistance, which is available Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm Eastern Time.
9. What about medication expenses before I got help from PAN?
During your first 12-month eligibility period, PAN will also consider for reimbursement medication expenses you incurred 90 days prior to your approval date.
10. What if I change doctors or medications?
If you change doctors or medications, please contact PAN promptly so that we can update your record and have the most up-to-date information on file.
11. Is my assistance renewable?
Any patient who meets the eligibility requirements listed in Question 1 is eligible for renewal at the end of their eligibility period if funds are available. PAN will send you a renewal application automatically at the end of your eligibility period if:
If your grant has become inactive, and you again need assistance, contact PAN Foundation for a renewal application.
1. How can I donate to PAN Foundation?
2. Do you accept in memoriam donations in lieu of flowers?
3. How will my donation be spent?
1. How can I donate to PAN Foundation?
You can donate online, send a donation through the mail, or call the PAN office at 202-384-1474 for more information. You can set up monthly donations, donate in memory or in honor of someone you love, or designate your gift for a specific disease fund. Please see Ways to Give for more information on how you can help us support our patients.
2. Do you accept in memoriam donations in lieu of flowers?
We accept all in memoriam gifts. Gifts in lieu of flowers will be designated in memoriam to the disease fund of your choice, and a card will be sent to the family notifying them of your donation.
3. How will my donation be spent?
Over 85% of your donation will go directly to the patient. The remaining 15% pays for program management that supports our patients. This includes salaries for case managers and billing staff, fees for the pharmacy card program, supplies, and provider education and outreach efforts.
If you select a fund for your donation, your gift will be used to help patients with the disease of your choice. If you do not choose a fund, we will add your donation to our Emergency Support Fund, which backs up other funds if they temporarily run out of money and allows us to continue accepting new patients.
PAN works hard to ensure that your donations are used efficiently. Every dollar of your donation pays for program expenses. Administrative expenses are paid for through another funding source.