Patient Advocate Foundation – A national 501 (c)(3) non-profit charity provides direct services to patients with chronic, life threatening and debilitating diseases to help access care and treatment recommended by their doctor. In 2021, PAF celebrated 25 years of providing skilled needs navigation services supporting social and financial well-being for thousands of patients and families across the country.
PAF professionals directly intervene on behalf of more than tens of thousands of patients annually, enabling them to access prescribed healthcare services and medications, overcome insurance barriers, locate resources to support cost-of-living expenses while in treatment, evaluate and maintain health insurance coverage, and better manage, or reduce, the out-of-pocket medical debt associated with an illness. These activities reflect our core values: a passion for patients, kindness, accountability, and excellence, as reflected in patient case studies and testimony.
Our services include: Case Management, Co-Pay Relief, Financial Aid Funds, Scholarships, Patient Education Resources, and Diagnosis Specific CareLines to include: