Financial Assistance for Patients (See Also Financial Assistance for Drugs and Air Transportation for Patients)
— Make-A-Wish Foundation. Foundation that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses. 11/27/01, jk

— Financial Assistance Network. Informs qualified applicants about a variety of patient assistance programs and offers consumer guides on a number of health topics, including free and low cost:
— medical care (both hospital and outpatient)
— prescriptions
— dental care
— nursing care. 11/27/01, jk

— National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses. "Nonprofit corporation serving facilities that provide lodging and other supportive services to patients and their families when confronted with medical emergencies. Each facility assures that a homelike environment is provided to persons who must travel to be with a patient or to receive necessary outpatient care." 11/27/01, jk

— Patient Advocate Foundation. "National nonprofit organization that serves as an active liaison between the patient and their insurer, employer and/or creditors to resolve insurance, job discrimination and/or debt crisis matters relative to their diagnosis through case managers, doctors and attorneys. Patient Advocate Foundation seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability." Includes a Directory of Prescription drug patient assistance programs. 11/27/01, jk

— National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives. Association of over 3,300 attorneys and paralegals who represent Social Security and Supplemental Security Income claimants. Includes Social Security Disability: 58 Frequently Asked Questions. 11/27/01, jk

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