Why Patient Advocacy

Free Prescription Medicine Programs by themselves aren't always enough!

Prescription Assistance Programs sponsored by America's Pharmaceutical Companies make free prescription medicine and discount prescription drugs available to those with limited means and no prescription coverage. These Patient Assistance Programs are a godsend to many. However, though free medication is available, only a small portion of those eligible for prescription medicine help actually receive assistance from Prescription Assistance Programs. This is because they either do not know about the free prescription medicine programs that can help them or they are simply unable to navigate the complicated processes involved in receiving drug assistance through free prescription programs.

Over 45 Million people in America are without prescription coverage. Of these, only a fraction receive free prescription drugs or other medication help through pharmaceutical company sponsored Patient Assistance Programs. They have little if any medication help and are forced to choose between paying for their prescription medication or buying food and other basic necessities. Others take less medication than is prescribed by their doctor with serious consequences to their health and well being. For this reason, many who find themselves in need of medication assistance need help in navigating the multiple and confusing prescription drug assistance programs in order to receive prescription drug help.

Patient Advocates Help Provide True Drug Assistance!

The good news is that those who need help with prescriptions can receive free prescription medication just for asking for it. The bad news is that asking correctly is very difficult, especially when you are in need of help through multiple patient assistance programs (pap.) These free medicine programs give free medicine away only after patients complete a complicated and confusing application process. This complication prohibits most people from taking advantage of prescription assistance programs. There are hundreds of programs, each covering different prescription drugs and each having unique qualification criteria. It is difficult to know which prescription assistance programs can help you at all, much less which ones are best for you and how to apply. A Prescription Advocate can simplify the processes for you and make free prescription medication easily attainable. See "Common Mistakes People Make when Self-Applying for Patient Assistance Programs"

The SelectCare Benefits Network Advocacy Team

Members of SelectCare Benefits Network have access to our Advocacy Team who will make sure the entire free medication process runs smoothly and is easy. SelectCare Benefits Network is truly your partner for prescription assistance. As a member, you can count on us to:

.	Conduct an initial evaluation of your particular situation, match you with prescription assistance programs that fit your particular needs and pre-qualify you for each patient assistance program based on current requirements.
.	Recommend a plan of action for you to receive maximum help with prescription.
.	Completely fill out all paperwork necessary for your participation and forward it to you with meticulous instructions for signing and gathering supporting documentation necessary for free prescription drug programs.
.	Assist you in working with your healthcare provider for obtaining free prescription medication.
.	Appeal any negative decisions made by programs on your behalf.
.	Follow up when it is time to renew your applications for prescription assistance.
.	Be available to answer your questions or make updates to your account or medication information.
.	Stay current on trends and changes in available prescription assistance programs and how they affect your situation.

Our Advocacy Team has access to and expertise in hundreds of Patient Assistance Programs (pap) that cover over 1400 medications. Each patient advocate is extensively trained and experienced in working with pharmaceutical companies, managing your initial free medicine applications and renewal processes as well as other steps necessary to assure you receive maximum help with prescription costs . Our Advocacy Team makes the entire process of receiving free prescription medications through patient assistance programs (pap) simple, easy, and fun. More About Membership.

It's not that there is a prescription assistance program that is important, it's what you actually receive from the program that matters. Your partnership for prescription assistance with SelectCare Benefits (SCBN) ensures that you receive the maximum amount of medication help possible.