Family Support: Cystic Fibrosis Patient Assistance Programs

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation offers a number of Patient Assistance Programs to help people with cystic fibrosis afford the medical care and drugs they need. Many people don’t realize that they qualify for these assistance programs.

If you (or a loved one with cystic fibrosis) has trouble paying for your health care, the CF Foundation recommends that you contact your local CF care center to find out what kind of help is available in your area. Your CF care center is the best source for up-to-date information on health care coverage programs in your state.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' site, HealthCare.gov, provides health care consumers with a more centralized way of finding answers to insurance coverage questions and the new health reform laws. The site offers information about both public and private insurance options across the country. Tools on the website can help users to identify insurance plans for which they may be eligible.