Finding financial assistance for people with Parkinson’s disease can be difficult. It will require resourcefulness, perseverance and patience. By being creative and organized, you should be able to find some amount of help and reduce your financial stresses.
Melvin Weinstein Parkinson's Foundation Category: Financial Assistance and Other Resources Resource Type: National Organizations Phone: (757) 313-9729 Email: help@mwpf.org Associated URL: www.mwpf.org Language: English This nonprofit organization offers tailored assistance to individuals with PD that are struggling with financial issues. Through the Helen M. Lynch Direct Aid Fund of the Parkinson's Disease Foundation and the Melvin Weinstein Parkinson's Foundation, funds are available for individuals who meet certain eligibility requirements to assist with paying for a home health aide or visiting nurse and to purchase such medical equipment as wheelchairs, walkers and canes.
TogetherRx Category: Financial Assistance and Other Resources Resource Type: Websites Toll Free: (800) 444-4106 Associated URL: www.togetherrxAccess.com Language: English This pharmaceutical sponsored program offers a 40-60 percent discount on certain brand name and generic medications for those who do not have prescription insurance coverage. Although only a few PD medications are on their list, there are non-PD medications included.
