Re:Axcan changes assistance program.

[Guest guest]

I don't know how useful this info is to anybody but I recently received the PBC newsletter of the PBCers Organisation and there is the following information about Axcan's assistance program. They are, of course the major producers of Urso in the U.S. which is expensive, especially if we're taking high-dose, as most of us are.

The Axcan Assistance program has changed. The Axcan RX Complete Program (formerly the Axcan Assist Program), is a "patient in need" prescription card. It provides eligible patients, at minimal

cost for selected Axcan Pharma products. This program is low income assistance for those who lack insurance coverage.

To qualify the person must have;

1. Total income level below Federal Poverty level.

2. Be a resident of the US.

3. Not valid for patients who participate in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state funded benefit program, and where prohibited by law. This includes Medicare Part D.

New phone number to determine eligibility

1- (1-866-AXCANRX)

Website: http://www.axcan.com/programs_general.php?lang=1

Ivor

[Guest guest]

I don't know how useful this info is to anybody but I recently received the PBC newsletter of the PBCers Organisation and there is the following information about Axcan's assistance program. They are, of course the major producers of Urso in the U.S. which is expensive, especially if we're taking high-dose, as most of us are.

The Axcan Assistance program has changed. The Axcan RX Complete Program (formerly the Axcan Assist Program), is a "patient in need" prescription card. It provides eligible patients, at minimal

cost for selected Axcan Pharma products. This program is low income assistance for those who lack insurance coverage.

To qualify the person must have;

1. Total income level below Federal Poverty level.

2. Be a resident of the US.

3. Not valid for patients who participate in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state funded benefit program, and where prohibited by law. This includes Medicare Part D.

New phone number to determine eligibility

1- (1-866-AXCANRX)

Website: http://www.axcan.com/programs_general.php?lang=1

Ivor

[Guest guest]

I don't know how useful this info is to anybody but I recently received the PBC newsletter of the PBCers Organisation and there is the following information about Axcan's assistance program. They are, of course the major producers of Urso in the U.S. which is expensive, especially if we're taking high-dose, as most of us are.

The Axcan Assistance program has changed. The Axcan RX Complete Program (formerly the Axcan Assist Program), is a "patient in need" prescription card. It provides eligible patients, at minimal

cost for selected Axcan Pharma products. This program is low income assistance for those who lack insurance coverage.

To qualify the person must have;

1. Total income level below Federal Poverty level.

2. Be a resident of the US.

3. Not valid for patients who participate in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state funded benefit program, and where prohibited by law. This includes Medicare Part D.

New phone number to determine eligibility

1- (1-866-AXCANRX)

Website: http://www.axcan.com/programs_general.php?lang=1

Ivor

[Guest guest]

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There are a few caveats regarding this. As I recall, you will be

asked to release your medical records for review and/or dissemination

to other entities. At first blush, it looked like a good deal. We

sent in the proofs of purchase required and waited for the

reimbursement. Then they asked for more info. to complete the rebate.

At no point was there a discussion about income level that was

mentioned here. Then they asked for the release of medical

information. That was the end of my interest in it. Who knows who

will eventually wind up with your medical history!

Penny

>

> The Axcan Assistance program has changed. The Axcan RX

Complete Program

> (formerly the Axcan Assist Program), is a " patient in need "

prescription

> card. It provides eligible patients, at minimal

> cost for selected Axcan Pharma products. This program is low

income

> assistance for those who lack insurance coverage.

>

>

> New phone number to determine eligibility

> 1- (1-866-AXCANRX)

> Website: _http://www.axcan.com/programs_general.php?lang=1_

> (http://www.axcan.com/programs_general.php?lang=1)

>

> Ivor

>

[Guest guest]

As I recall, you will beasked to release your medical records for review and/or disseminationto other entities. >>> Penny, I have been involved with the Axcan assistance program for several years and get my Urso for $3.00 a month. I don't think they ever asked me to sign a release to see my records but I could have missed it. It is a great program and made Urso affordable for me so I could take it. There was just a change in how their program is handled but that change didn't require any extra effort from me. Blessings, Barby first time grandma on 6/25 to a 9lb 5 oz granddaughter! UC - 1965, ileostomy - 1972, BCIR (continent pouch) 1994, PSC - 1995 married 26 years, grandma in June 06, 5 sons, 2 daughers in law, and 2 golden

retrievers

[Guest guest]

As I recall, you will beasked to release your medical records for review and/or disseminationto other entities. >>> Penny, I have been involved with the Axcan assistance program for several years and get my Urso for $3.00 a month. I don't think they ever asked me to sign a release to see my records but I could have missed it. It is a great program and made Urso affordable for me so I could take it. There was just a change in how their program is handled but that change didn't require any extra effort from me. Blessings, Barby first time grandma on 6/25 to a 9lb 5 oz granddaughter! UC - 1965, ileostomy - 1972, BCIR (continent pouch) 1994, PSC - 1995 married 26 years, grandma in June 06, 5 sons, 2 daughers in law, and 2 golden

retrievers

[Guest guest]

As I recall, you will beasked to release your medical records for review and/or disseminationto other entities. >>> Penny, I have been involved with the Axcan assistance program for several years and get my Urso for $3.00 a month. I don't think they ever asked me to sign a release to see my records but I could have missed it. It is a great program and made Urso affordable for me so I could take it. There was just a change in how their program is handled but that change didn't require any extra effort from me. Blessings, Barby first time grandma on 6/25 to a 9lb 5 oz granddaughter! UC - 1965, ileostomy - 1972, BCIR (continent pouch) 1994, PSC - 1995 married 26 years, grandma in June 06, 5 sons, 2 daughers in law, and 2 golden

retrievers

[Guest guest]

--- s wrote:

> I noticed that you mentioned you were getting help

> with paying for your URSO. Is this something that

> is available to everyone?

You can contact Axacan directly. My brother takes

URSO, and he pays $2.00 a month for his rx. It is

based on income. He just called the phone #

.

He wasn't asked for copies of his medical history or

even to sign any documents. He called them and asked

for assistance, they asked him a few qualifing

questions (his income, living expenses etc does he

have ins) approved him then and there, gave him the

info to fill his rx.

Just fyi, he is on disability so this helped him

w/qualifing.

Also, check with your county health services, they

have (at least in on and County Texas)

have lots of programs for children.

Good Luck-

Brother , 29, UC & PSC

[Guest guest]

--- s wrote:

> I noticed that you mentioned you were getting help

> with paying for your URSO. Is this something that

> is available to everyone?

You can contact Axacan directly. My brother takes

URSO, and he pays $2.00 a month for his rx. It is

based on income. He just called the phone #

.

He wasn't asked for copies of his medical history or

even to sign any documents. He called them and asked

for assistance, they asked him a few qualifing

questions (his income, living expenses etc does he

have ins) approved him then and there, gave him the

info to fill his rx.

Just fyi, he is on disability so this helped him

w/qualifing.

Also, check with your county health services, they

have (at least in on and County Texas)

have lots of programs for children.

Good Luck-

Brother , 29, UC & PSC

[Guest guest]

--- s wrote:

> I noticed that you mentioned you were getting help

> with paying for your URSO. Is this something that

> is available to everyone?

You can contact Axacan directly. My brother takes

URSO, and he pays $2.00 a month for his rx. It is

based on income. He just called the phone #

.

He wasn't asked for copies of his medical history or

even to sign any documents. He called them and asked

for assistance, they asked him a few qualifing

questions (his income, living expenses etc does he

have ins) approved him then and there, gave him the

info to fill his rx.

Just fyi, he is on disability so this helped him

w/qualifing.

Also, check with your county health services, they

have (at least in on and County Texas)

have lots of programs for children.

Good Luck-

Brother , 29, UC & PSC

[Guest guest]

Is this something that is available to everyone?>>> The qualifications are that you fit their financial guidelines and that you don't have Rx insurance. Plus I sent in a form signed by my doctor that I needed the medicine. I believe they asked for last years income tax statement. The system has changed now however and I'm not sure what they ask. It might be that they only ask a few questions over the phone. I hope this helps. The website Barb sent called needy meds will get you to their site. Blessings, Barby - KS UC - 1965, ileostomy - 1972, BCIR (continent pouch) 1994, PSC - 1995 married 26 years , 5 sons, 2 daughers in law, 1 granddaugher born 6/06 and 2 golden retrievers

[Guest guest]

Is this something that is available to everyone?>>> The qualifications are that you fit their financial guidelines and that you don't have Rx insurance. Plus I sent in a form signed by my doctor that I needed the medicine. I believe they asked for last years income tax statement. The system has changed now however and I'm not sure what they ask. It might be that they only ask a few questions over the phone. I hope this helps. The website Barb sent called needy meds will get you to their site. Blessings, Barby - KS UC - 1965, ileostomy - 1972, BCIR (continent pouch) 1994, PSC - 1995 married 26 years , 5 sons, 2 daughers in law, 1 granddaugher born 6/06 and 2 golden retrievers

[Guest guest]

Is this something that is available to everyone?>>> The qualifications are that you fit their financial guidelines and that you don't have Rx insurance. Plus I sent in a form signed by my doctor that I needed the medicine. I believe they asked for last years income tax statement. The system has changed now however and I'm not sure what they ask. It might be that they only ask a few questions over the phone. I hope this helps. The website Barb sent called needy meds will get you to their site. Blessings, Barby - KS UC - 1965, ileostomy - 1972, BCIR (continent pouch) 1994, PSC - 1995 married 26 years , 5 sons, 2 daughers in law, 1 granddaugher born 6/06 and 2 golden retrievers