The Patient Advocacy Foundation

Case managers who advocate for patients facing insurance and financial problems.

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Why The exists

The Patient Advocacy Foundation pairs patients with case managers who advocate on their behalf in insurance and financial matters. It offers guidance on paying for services, handling financial toxicity, finding lower prices, and negotiating with providers. For patients under financial strain, it works to reduce the burden and stress of paying for treatment.

Status · 501(c)(3) nonprofitRatings · Candid Platinum seal and Charity Navigator 4-star ratingReach · Served patients with over 750 distinct diagnoses in 2025

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Connect with case management
Case managers help patients navigate healthcare complexities.
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Apply for financial help
Copay relief and financial aid funds are offered through the TotalAssist platform.
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Search the resource directory
The National Financial Resource Directory lists outside assistance options.

Prefer the source? The Patient Advocacy Foundation's own site has more.

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What they offer

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Case managers advocate for patients with insurance and financial issues

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Minimize the financial burden and stress of paying for treatment, reduce costs

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How does The work?

1. Connect with case management — Case managers help patients navigate healthcare complexities. 2. Apply for financial help — Copay relief and financial aid funds are offered through the TotalAssist platform. 3. Search the resource directory — The National Financial Resource Directory lists outside assistance options.

How do I connect with The?

Through OpenCancer's consented intake: enter your details once, choose exactly which records travel with the request, and sign a consent that covers this connection only. Nothing is shared without your sign-off.

Understand this before you decide

National Financial Resource Directory

Guide from The Patient Advocacy Foundation

TotalAssist financial aid

Guide from The Patient Advocacy Foundation

The Advocacy Curriculum

Guide from The Patient Advocacy Foundation

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