NEW INFO IN RESOURCE GUIDE
LINKS TO HELPFUL ORGANIZATIONS
Lehigh County Area Agency on Aging –
The Lehigh County Area Agency on Aging provides many support services and programs for county residence in need of assistance. It is a valuable agency and offers specific programs for family caregivers describe at this website
Northampton County Area Agency on Aging
The Northampton County Area Agency on Aging provides many support services and programs for county residence in need of assistance. It is a valuable agency and offers specific programs for family caregivers describe at this website.
https://www.northamptoncounty.org/HS/AGING/Pages/Services.aspx
Carbon County Area Agency on Aging
The Carbon County Area Agency on Aging provides many support services and programs for county residence in need of assistance. It is a valuable agency and offers specific programs for family caregivers describe at this website.
http://www.carboncounty.com/index.php/2-uncategorised/44-agency-on-aging
Berks County Area Agency on Aging
The Berks County Area Agency on Aging provides many support services and programs for county residence in need of assistance. It is a valuable agency and offers specific programs for family caregivers describe at this website.
http://www.co.berks.pa.us/Dept/Aging/Pages/default.aspx
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging website provides links and phone numbers for both state programs and local programs that are available to assist family caregivers. Here is the link to their site.
Family Caregiver Alliance
The Family Caregiver Alliance is a national non-profit advocacy organization that links family caregivers with educational materials, programs and other organizations throughout the country. It’s website is treasure trove of information that will help a family caregiver, no matter what the issue.
AARP Family Care giving
AARP has put a heavy emphasis on family care giving in recent years. They’re website for caregivers is full of useful information, tips and strategies to help ease the burden for caregivers. Here is a link to their care giving resources.
MESOTHELIOMA-ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT
As you may be aware, mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer caused from asbestos exposure. Due to the long latency period of mesothelioma,
approximately 20-50 years, about 80% of those who are diagnosed with this terrible disease are seniors. Our organization works 1-on-1 with these individuals to help them find local doctors, treatment centers and support groups.
Take a look at the website mesotheliomaprognosis.com/doctors/ to find out more information.
https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/mesothelioma-lawyer/
For over 20 years we’ve been helping families like yours connect with leading mesothelioma lawyers. There are many law firms that handle mesothelioma and asbestos cases. Choosing the right law firm for your family can be overwhelming. We clear through the confusion and help you connect with only the top lawyers nearest to you.
mesolawsuitafterdeath.com
We cover tough subjects including the end of life stages of mesothelioma, claims and compensation options, veterans cancer assistance, and many other prominent issues regarding Mesothelioma, its' victims, and suffering families.
Most families and spouses never know there are trust funds set up specifically for them on behalf of the large corporations responsible for this exposure. The fact is that the companies that manufactured the Boilers and other Military equipment and engine knew that they were made containing asbestos and caused cancer but still sold them to the military and exposed the people who are in charge of protecting our country to fatal asbestos exposure (heroes).
PATIENT ASSISTANCE FOR PRESCRIPTIONS AND TREATMENT
PATIENT ADVOCATE FOUNDATION 866-512-3861
The PAF Co-Pay Relief Program, one of the self-contained divisions of PAF, provides direct financial assistance to insured patients who meet certain qualifications to help them pay for the prescriptions and /or treatments they need. This assistance helps patients afford the out of pocket costs for these items that their insurance companies require.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE
NOVARTIS PATIENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION INC.- 800-277-2254 is committed to providing access to Novartis medications for those most in need. If you are experiencing financial hardship and have limited or no prescription coverage, then you may be eligible to receive Novartis medications for free.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON-800-652-6227 is an independent, non-profit organization that is committed to helping eligible patients without insurance coverage receive prescription products donated by Johnson&Johnson operating companies.
PFIZER-212-733-2323-provides Pfizer medicines to uninsured, underinsured and economically disadvantaged patients in need through health centers, hospitals and healthcare providers. Patient assistance is administered through Pfizer Helpful Answers, a joint program of Pfizer Inc. and the Pfizer Assistance Foundation.
IF YOU REACH OUT TO ANY OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS PLEASE LET US KNOW THE OUTCOME. LET US KNOW IF THEY WERE HELPFUL OR IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM. THERE WILL BE CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST MEET IN ORDER TO GET ASSISTANCE. PLEASE KEEP US IN THE LOOP-WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP IF THERE IS A PROBLEM.
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THANK YOU.
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NEW RESOURCE NUMBERS ADDED 9/24/2021
Northampton County Information & Referral
610-829-4800
Northampton County Mental Health
610-559-3270
Northampton Drug and Alcohol
610-923-0394
Northampton County Crisis Intervention
610-829-4801
Northampton County CAO (Medical Assistance)
610-250-1700
The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation is an American 501c3-classified as a nonprofit, exempt from federal income tax- organization that provides financial assistance to people who have health insurance, but are unable to meet their out-of-pocket medical expenses because they are living with serious or unusual diseases or conditions.
PAN provides three types of out-of-pocket needs:
Copay Funds-this category covers insurance deductibles, medication co-pays, and coinsurance.
Premium Funds-this refers to assistance with paying insurance premiums.
Transportation Funds-need help getting to your doctor"s office or hospital? The Patient Access Network offers assistance with transportation and accomodations.