"I have stage 3 cervical cancer. I take 5 differerent medications a day, 3 of them my insurance does not cover. The cost is killing me! I am faced with with not being able to pay my car payment or stopping the medication. If my car gets respossessed, then I have no way of getting to the doctor or to work! If I can't make it to work, then I lose my insurance coverage. Is there anyone who can help me?"
Peggy, Ottawa, IL

Unfortunately, Peggy's situation is all too common. Not being able to pay for much needed medication can have a domino effect, wreaking financial and emotional havoc on patients' lives.

What most people don't realize is that there are many programs to help patients who can't afford drugs or care, like Peggy. You just have to know who to ask and where to look. There is even help for those who have insurance coverage and can't afford co-pays or drugs that aren't covered by insurance. Check out "Free and Low Cost Prescription Drug Assistance", where you will find information on programs that can help.

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