Pfizer Inc announced that it will launch an innovative program to help eligible unemployed Americans and their families who have lost their health insurance maintain access to their Pfizer medicines for free. The inspiration for the new program, called MAINTAIN™ (Medicines Assistance for Those who Are in Need), was generated by Pfizer employees who were witnessing friends, family and neighbors struggle to make ends meet after losing their jobs.
The program, which applies regardless of prior family income, will be open for enrollment through December 31, 2009 and applies to eligible Americans who have become unemployed since January 1, 2009. It is designed to help recently unemployed Americans and their families who have lost their insurance and who are taking Pfizer medicines to continue treatment for free for up to one year or until they become re-insured (whichever comes first). More than 70 Pfizer primary care medicines will be available through the program.
Eligibility requirements of the new program include:
-Loss of employment since January 1, 2009
-Prescribed and taking a Pfizer medicine for at least 3 months prior to becoming unemployed and enrolling in the program
-Lack of prescription drug coverage
-Can attest to financial hardship
The new program will be fully operational on July 1, 2009. However, people in need now can call 1-866-706-2400 or visit www.PfizerHelpfulAnswers.com for help. MAINTAIN is a part of Pfizer Helpful Answers, a joint program of Pfizer Inc and the Pfizer Patient Assistance Foundation.
To view the full press release, visit the Pfizer Website here.
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