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PATIENT 101

IAF Dictionary

Healthcare is confusing. We’ve defined a few commonly used words and terms for you.
PATIENT 101

How to Purchase Health Insurance in the Marketplace 

It’s time to sign up for health insurance (open enrollment) - now what? Here are some tips on navigating the healthcare.gov website
ADVOCACY 101

Advocacy 101

As a patient, you are your own best advocate. Learn how to fight for your treatment and for your fellow warriors.
PATIENT 101

Medigap

What is Medigap and why should you consider signing up as an infusion or injectable patient?
ADVOCACY 101

Non-medical Switching

If your insurance company tells you to switch to a different medicine, you have experienced non-medical switching. Learn more about this harmful practice here.
PATIENT 101

How to Prepare for Your Infusion

Your doctor prescribed an infusion or injection. Here’s how to get ready for your first appointment.
PATIENT 101

Gout Infusion Guide

If you have gout, start here to learn more about infusion.
PATIENT 101

NMOSD Infusion Guide

If you have NMOSD, start here to learn more about infusion.
PATIENT 101

Unbranded Biologics

What are biologics, biosimilars, interchangeable biosimilars, and unbranded biologics? Learn how their differences might impact your insurance and treatment decisions.
ADVOCACY 101

Copay Accumulators

What are Copay Accumulators? Insurers use copay accumulator policies to limit how much third party cost assistance, like a copay card or charitable contribution, counts towards a patient’s out-of-pocket expenses.
ADVOCACY 101

Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)

What are pharmacy benefit managers or PBMs? Pharmacy benefit managers or PBMs are companies that serve as the "middlemen" between insurance companies and drug manufacturers. Even though they claim to be "third party administrators," PBMs are often owned by insurance companies.
PATIENT 101

Iron Infusion Resources

Have you been prescribed Iron Infusions for any reason? Click here to get started.
PATIENT 101

Infusion Therapy for Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN)

Multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN) is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects your body’s ability to send electrical signals that move your body, which makes your hands and arms feel weak. If left untreated, MMN will slowly worsen over time.
PATIENT 101

Infusion Therapy for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare disorder when your immune system attacks your nerves. Check out these FAQs to prepare for your infusion.
PATIENT 101

Multiple Sclerosis Infusion Guide

If you have Multiple Sclerosis start here.

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