How will ESRD patients be able to meet their out-of-pocket obligations under Part D?
As many as 85% of ESRD patients may qualify for the low-income subsidy. Additionally, CMS is allowing states, charities, and other individuals to help patients pay these obligations. Those payments typically will count toward the patients efforts to reach the out-of-pocket threshold, at which point their catastrophic coverage is applicable. Contact the Hotline at 1-800-272-9376 to find out if your patient may be referred to third-party co-payment assistance foundations for assistance with out-of-pocket expenses for conditions associated with Amgen products.
