A Quick List of Helpful Links For Those Struggling With Lyme Disease
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Lyme-Tap – Lyme Disease Testing
The Lyme Test Access Program (Lyme-TAP) is a nationwide patient assistance program to provide assistance for initial Lyme-related lab tests to patients who demonstrate true financial need.
http://www.lymetap.com/ | http://www.lymetap.com/Lyme
(http://www.ilads.org/news/lyme_news/82.html)
Needy Meds
NeedyMeds Patient Assistance Program
http://www.needymeds.org/
Demystifying Needy Meds Card (when it can help with or without insurance):
http://blog.needymeds.org/2013/06/19/demystifying-the-needymeds-drug-discount-card/#.UcddupVECbA
Lyme disease NeedyMeds Resource Page
http://www.needymeds.org/resourcepages/lyme%20disease.shtml
Financial Assistance Information from National Institutes of Health
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/financialassistance.html
Lyme Aid 4 Kids
http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=105&Itemid=340
Lyme Grants
http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=391&Itemid=479
Lyme Light Foundation
http://www.lymelightfoundation.org/grants/
Net Wish
http://www.netwish.org/Request_a_Net_Wish.html
What is Lyme Resources
http://whatislyme.com/assistance/
Bridges to Access
http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/
http://sonyafightslyme.blogspot.com/2011/05/financial-assistance-for-lab-testing.html
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
http://www.pparx.org/
Prescription Hope
http://www.lymedisease.org/news/touchedbylyme/prescription_hope.html
Rx Assist
http://www.rxassist.org/
http://www.rxassist.org/pap-info/Brand_Drug_List_Print.cfmorDrug
List by Generic Name
http://www.rxassist.org/pap-info/Generic_Drug_List_Print.cfmCopy
http://www.rxassist.org/patients/default.cfmOptions
AAA Members Prescription Savings
http://www2.caremark.com/aaa/how.htm
GlaxoSmithKline Bridges to Access
http://www.curesearch.org/resources/resourceservice.aspx?ServiceId=3
Transportation Assistance and Free Air Fare
http://www.curesearch.org/resources/resourceservice.aspx?ServiceId=3
Payment to Caregivers
http://usodep.blogs.govdelivery.com/2012/11/20/can-full-time-family-caregivers-get-paid/
Free Drug Card (Rx Financial Assistance)
http://freedrugcard.us/create-card.html
Modest Needs
https://www.modestneeds.org/index.asp
Clinic of Angels
http://www.clinicofangels.org
Lyme Disease Fundraisers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/113152418704296/?fref=ts
Saving money on Lab Testing
http://lymedisease.org/news/touchedbylyme/save-money-on-labs.html
Financial Assistance for Lyme Disease Patients
http://lyme.kaiserpapers.org
LegitScript’s List of Legitimate Online Pharmacies
LegitScript has verified 260 online pharmacies as safe for US patients. Their certification program is free and is endorsed by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).
http://www.legitscript.com/pharmacies
Qmedrx
http://www.qmedrx.com/index.php
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NOTE: $4 Dollar Drugs (From http://lyme.kaiserpapers.org/financial-assistance.html)
Some retailers offer a 30 day supply of drugs for $4. Selections are limited.
Below are links for $4 drug lists offered by various retailers.
LegitScript’s List of Legitimate Online Pharmacies
LegitScript has verified 260 online pharmacies as safe for US patients. Their certification program is free and is endorsed by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).
http://www.legitscript.com/pharmacies
ProgressiveRx
ProgressiveRx is an online pharmacy showing substantial savings on medications for people and pets. Direct importers of generic pharmaceuticals, such as ProgressiveRx, are not found on LegitScript primarily on the basis there are no protocols to insure quality. There were no negative reviews found from customers. There were no complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau. All inputs were favorable.
The company has been written up in the San Francisco Chronicle
http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Uninsured-turn-to-imported-drugs-bought-online-3284229.php
The Oregonian
http://www.scribd.com/doc/3240388/Sunday-Oregonian-Article
and
http://www.oregonlive.com/health/index.ssf/2012/12/state_fines_online_pharmacy_wi.html
This company has an office in Vancouver, Washington.
http://www.progressiverx.com/store/
Walmart
http://i.walmartimages.com/i/if/hmp/fusion/customer_list.pdf
Target
http://sites.target.com/site/en/spot/page.jsp?title=pharmacy_generic_drugs_condition
Kroger
http://www.kroger.com/generic/pages/alpha_listing.aspx
Answers.USA.gov Help with Medical Bills
Listed are a number of resources available to individuals who need assistance paying for medical care and prescription drugs.
http://answers.usa.gov/system/selfservice.controller?CONFIGURATION=1000&PARTITION_ID=1&CMD=VIEW_ARTICLE&ARTICLE_ID=11511&USERTYPE=1&LANGUAGE=en&COUNTRY=US
Transportation Assistance and Free Air Fare
http://www.curesearch.org/resources/resourceservice.aspx?ServiceId=3
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FOR REFERENCE: Geographic Distribution of Ticks in the United States – CDC Maps 2012
http://www.cdc.gov/ticks/geographic_distribution.html
Applying For Disability – Disability Secrets
http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/page6-14.html
Applying For Disability Forums
http://www.mdjunction.com/search-results?q=Applying+for+Disability
Findlaw Disability Lawyers Search
http://lawyers.findlaw.com/lawyer/practice/Social-Security—-Disability
Disability Judges Statistics
This site is updated monthly with the most current data available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR).
http://www.disabilityjudges.com/
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