Medical Assistance

There are several discount prescription drug programs in the U.S. that can help patients save money on medications. Here are some of the best options:

GoodRx

• How it works: GoodRx offers discounts on prescription medications at most major pharmacies. It allows users to compare prices at different pharmacies and print or show a coupon to receive discounts.
• Savings: Can save up to 80% on many prescription drugs.
• Pros: Free to use, available to everyone, and does not require insurance.
• Cons: Not all pharmacies accept GoodRx coupons, and savings can vary.

SingleCare

• How it works: SingleCare is similar to GoodRx. It provides users with free coupons to save on prescription medications at participating pharmacies.
• Savings: Up to 80% off on prescription drugs.
• Pros: No membership fees, works without insurance, and allows online price comparisons.
• Cons: Limited to participating pharmacies.

Blink Health

• How it works: Blink Health negotiates lower prices directly with pharmacies. You pay for your medication through Blink’s website or app, then pick it up at a pharmacy.
• Savings: Offers substantial savings, often up to 95% off.
• Pros: Can be cheaper than using insurance, accepted at thousands of pharmacies, and transparent pricing.
• Cons: Some pharmacies may not participate, and you must pay upfront.

RxSaver

• How it works: RxSaver partners with pharmacies to offer discounts on prescription medications. It allows users to search for their medication and find discounted prices at local pharmacies.
• Savings: Up to 85% off prescriptions.
• Pros: No membership required, available online and in an app, and works with or without insurance.
• Cons: Not all medications have large discounts and limited to participating pharmacies.

NeedyMeds

• How it works: NeedyMeds is a non-profit that provides information on programs that help with the cost of medications and health care. They offer a discount card that can be used at participating pharmacies.
• Savings: Varies, but often significant discounts.
• Pros: Provides access to various patient assistance programs and drug discounts.
• Cons: Requires some research to find the right assistance programs.

Pharmacy-Specific Discount Programs

• CVS ExtraCare Pharmacy & Health Rewards Offers rewards on pharmacy purchases, and CVS also provides online tools for prescription discounts.
• Walgreens Prescription Savings Club
  Offers savings on thousands of medications for a small membership fee.
• Walmart $4 Generic List Walmart offers many generic medications for $4 for a 30-day supply and $10 for a 90-day supply without needing a membership.

Medicare Extra Help

• How it works: If you’re on Medicare, you may qualify for the “Extra Help” program, which helps cover costs for prescription medications.
• Savings: Provides significant savings on drug premiums, copays, and deductibles.
• Pros: Tailored for seniors and those with disabilities on Medicare.
• Cons: Eligibility requirements apply, such as income limits.

State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs (SPAPs)

• Some states offer SPAPs that help residents pay for prescription drugs. These programs vary by state and often work in coordination with Medicare Part D.
• Pros: May offer deeper savings for eligible residents.
• Cons: Only available in select states.

The Myocarditis Foundation recognizes that access to specialized care for this rare condition often requires travel to leading medical facilities, which may not be nearby. For patients who need to travel out of state for treatment but face financial challenges in covering airfare, the following organizations provide assistance with medical travel. These resources aim to ensure that all patients can access the critical care they require, regardless of location.

Miracle Flights
Miracle Flights is a national nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing free commercial air transportation for children and adults requiring specialized medical care not available in their local communities.

Their services include:

• • • Support for Rare and Serious Conditions: Assisting families whose local resources are unable to address rare or severe medical conditions.
    • Free Commercial Airline Flights: Coordinating flights for children and adults needing specialized medical treatment far from home

Mercy Medical Angels
Mercy Medical Angels is a nonprofit organization dedicated to removing transportation barriers for individuals requiring medical care. Since 1972, they have provided over 300 million charitable trips, ensuring patients can access necessary treatments without the burden of travel costs.

Their services include:

• • • Free Medical Flights: Offering air transportation via commercial airline tickets and volunteer pilots for patients needing to travel long distances for medical care. 
    • Ground Transportation: Providing gas cards, bus, and train tickets to patients traveling to non-local medical appointments over 50 miles away

Air Charity Network
Air Charity Network is a nonprofit organization that coordinates free air transportation for individuals in need, facilitating access to specialized healthcare facilities or distant destinations. This organization relies on volunteer pilots who utilize their own aircraft, fuel, and time to provide these essential services.

Their services include:

• • • Medical Missions: Assisting patients requiring travel for medical appointments, surgeries, or ongoing treatments.
    • Clinical Trial Participation: Assisting individuals traveling to participate in clinical trials, ensuring access to experimental treatments. 

AeroAngel
AeroAngel is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free air transportation for critically ill children who cannot safely travel on commercial airlines due to their medical conditions. AeroAngel utilizes private jets flown by volunteer professional pilots to facilitate access to distant, life-saving medical care.

Their services include: 

• • • Free Air Transportation: Coordinating flights for children and young adults to specialized medical facilities across the United States.
    • Medical Travel Coordination: Assisting families in arranging travel logistics, including scheduling flights and coordinating with medical teams, to ensure a seamless experience.

Aircare Alliance
Air Care Alliance is a nonprofit organization that represents a nationwide network of volunteer pilot groups dedicated to providing free air transportation for individuals in need.

Their services include:

• • • Patient and Medical Transport: Assisting patients in reaching distant medical facilities by coordinating free flights through volunteer pilots.

Managing myocarditis often requires frequent communication with healthcare providers, which can be both complex and stressful. Navigating insurance coverage, understanding benefits, and addressing claim denials can place an additional burden on patients already coping with their condition. To help alleviate this stress, we have compiled a list of organizations that assist patients in understanding their insurance coverage and advocate on their behalf with insurance companies.

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)

• • • Focus: Provides case management services and helps patients navigate insurance denials, appeals, and coverage issues.
    • Services: Offers direct assistance for patients facing chronic, life-threatening, or debilitating illnesses.

HealthCare Advocacy Group (HCAG)

• • • Focus: Advocates for patients dealing with denied insurance claims and complex healthcare billing.
    • Services: Helps with appeals, insurance navigation, and billing disputes.

The Assistance Fund

• • • Focus: Provides financial support for medical costs not fully covered by insurance, particularly for individuals with chronic or critical illnesses.
    • Services: Assists with copays, premiums, and other out-of-pocket costs.

State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs)

• • • Focus: SHIPs offer free, unbiased help to Medicare beneficiaries and their families.
    • Services: Helps navigate Medicare plans, billing issues, and appeals.

A Healthy Diet
Managing myocarditis involves more than adhering to prescribed medications; it also requires a commitment to a heart-healthy lifestyle. Incorporating a nutritious diet rich in anti-inflammatory and heart-supporting foods is essential. This guide offers meal-planning strategies designed to help reduce inflammation and support optimal heart function.

Managing myocarditis involves more than adhering to prescribed medications; it also requires a commitment to a heart-healthy lifestyle. Incorporating a nutritious diet rich in anti-inflammatory and heart-supporting foods is essential. This guide offers meal-planning strategies designed to help reduce inflammation and support optimal heart function.

Nutrition Protocol for Myocarditis Patients