Content developed by Shivani Patel, PharmD and David T. Rubin, MD for the IBD Center, University of Chicago Medicine
Patient Assistance Programs – Advanced IBD Therapies
| Medication | Website | By Phone |
| Adalimumab (HUMIRA) | Abbvie Patient Assistance Foundation | 1-800-222-6885 |
| Certolizumab pegol (CIMZIA) | UCB Patient Assistance Program | 1-877-785-8906 |
| Golimumab (SIMPONI) | Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation | 1-800-652-6227 |
| Infliximab (REMICADE) | Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation | 1-800-652-6227 |
| Infliximab-dyyb (INFLECTRA) | Pfizer Patient Assistance Program (enCompass) | 1-844-722-6672 |
| Infliximab-abda (RENFLEXIS) | Merck Patient Assistance Program | 1-866-847-3539 |
| Tofacitinib (XELJANZ) | Pfizer Patient Assistance Program (XelSource) | 1-844-935-5269 |
| Vedolizumab (ENTYVIO) | EntyvioConnect Patient Assistance Program | 1-855-368-9846 |
| Ustekinumab (STELARA) | Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation | 1-800-652-6227 |
Patient Assistance Programs – Conventional Therapies
| Medication | Website | By Phone |
| Budesonide Foam (Uceris Foam) | Bausch Health Patient Assistance | 1-833-862-8727 |
| Linaclotide (Linzess) | Allergan Patient Assistance Program | 1-844-424-6727 |
| Lubiprostone (Amitiza) | Takeda Patient Assistance Program | 1-800-830-9159 |
| Mesalamine ER 24hr (Apriso) | Bausch Health Patient Assistance | 1-833-862-8727 |
| Mesalamine DR Tab (Lialda) | Takeda Patient Assistance Program | 1-800-830-9159 |
| Mesalamine ER (Pentasa) | Takeda Patient Assistance Program | 1-800-830-9159 |
| Plecanatide (Trulance) | Bausch Health Patient Assistance | 1-833-862-8727 |
| Rifaxamin (Xifaxan) | Bausch Health Patient Assistance | 1-833-862-8727 |
Patient Access Network Foundation
www.panfoundation.org OR by phone: 1-866-316-7263
Open intermittently, “first come – first serve” basis
Can help with out of pocket expenses, but limited funds
Check for funding daily, if open for IBD patients, apply ASAP
| Apriso (Mesalamine) | Asacol (Mesalamine) | Delzicol (Mesalamine) |
| Lialda (Mesalamine) | Pentasa (Mesalamine) | Rowasa Enema (Mesalamine) |
| Canasa (Mesalamine) Suppository | Balsalazide Disodium (Colazal) | Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) |
| Azathioprine (Azasan, Imuran) | Budesonide (Entocort, Uceris oral) | Hydrocortisone Enema (Cortenema) |
| Hydrocortisone Foam (Cortifoam) | Tacrolimus (Prograf) | Mercaptopurine |
| MethotrexateSodium | Methylprednisolone (Medrol) | Rifaxamin (Xifaxan) |
Resources to Obtain Ostomy Supplies (courtesy of United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc.)
- Manufacturers Assistance Programs
- Additional Sources for Assistance with Ostomy Supplies
- Call your state’s 2-1-1 number. Just dial 211 as you would 911.
- UOAA has Affiliated Support Groups who sometimes operate Donation or Supply Closets.
- Kindred Box is a Facebook Group for Ostomy Supplies
- Osto Group: 877-678-6690 – Offers supplies for the cost of shipping and handling. They have a small all-volunteer staff, but if you call and leave a message, they will respond. Please be patient in awaiting a response.
- Ostomy 211: 405-243-8001, call for details
- S.T.O.M.A: 877-557-8662, call for details
- Distributors who do not take insurance – supplies may be available at a lower cost
- Best Buy Ostomy Supplies: 866-940-4555
- Mercy Surgical Dressing Group: 888-637-2912
- Ostomy4less: 877-678-6694; contact Patti or Tom at patti@ostomymcp.com
- Parthenon Ostomy Supplies: 800-453-8898
- Stomabags: 855-828-1444
Uninsured? Foundations for IBD Patients
- NeedyMeds
- HealthWell
- Patient Advocate Foundation (CD)
- Chronic Disease Fund/ Good Days (CD)
- Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation (IBD)
- National Organization for Rare Disorders (IBD)
- The Assistance Fund
How to Appeal a Denial
- Be persistent!
- With each appeal, the information provided moves up the chain
- Provide a letter of medical necessity that includes clinical trial information
- Request peer to peer review
- Request independent review
- Call your State Dept of Insurance!
- Contact the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration
www.askebsa.dol.gov
1-866-444-EBSA
Other resources can be found at our UChicago IBD website.