Chapter 4: Financial Assistance

Section 9: Other Financial Assistance Sources

AbbVie Patient Assistance Foundation

AbbVie's patient assistance programs that provide free AbbVie medicines to qualifying patients.

Toll Free: 

800-222-6885

American Kidney Fund

The American Kidney Fund (AKF) fights kidney disease on all fronts as the nation’s leading kidney nonprofit. AKF works on behalf of the 37 million Americans living with kidney disease, and the millions more at risk, with an unmatched scope of programs that support people wherever they are in their fight against kidney disease—from prevention through post-transplant living.

11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300
Rockville , MD 20852

Toll Free: 

800-638-8299

Disability Resources, Inc.

Disability Resources, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is a planned community designed to enhance the lives of our residents, develop their life skills and provide the required medical care, spiritual opportunities for growth and to encourage healthy lifestyles. The campus is a pleasant place to live and work for adults (18 and older) with developmental and physical challenges.

Services include:
Day Program
Intermediate Care
Residential Care
Clinical, Health and Dental Care
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies Access
Document Destruction

3602 N Clack St.
Abilene , TX 79601

Voice: 

325-677-6815

Fax: 

325-673-7829

Need Help Paying Bills

Many people need help paying bills and debt in today?s challenging economy. Families need help so that they do not have to decide between paying their mortgage, credit card debt, food, rent, utility, or medical bills.

Find information on assistance programs, charity organizations, and other resources that will provide you with help paying your bills, mortgage and debt, show you how to save money, as well as provide some tips and ways to pay bills when money is tight. Many American families are struggling under an increasing number of bills, debts, and financial obligations. When you and your family are experiencing this stress, you need to reevaluate the situation, set priorities, and look for assistance.

Oklahoma ABLE Tech – Financial Program

Oklahoma Assistive Technology Foundation (OkAT) in partnership with Oklahoma ABLE Tech and BancFirst of Stillwater, can provide financing options with low interest and flexible repayment terms for Oklahomans to purchase assistive technology to help them live, work, and learn independently.

1514 W. Hall of Fame
Stillwater , OK 74078

Voice: 

405-744-4254

TTY: 

800-257-1705 V/TTY

Toll Free: 

800-257-1705

Oklahoma Drug Card

Free For Everyone. All residents are eligible to get pharmacy discounts through this program. The program may be used to provide savings on prescriptions not covered by your health insurance or Medicare Part D. The program may also be used instead of your insurance coverage when it offers greater savings than your copay.
•No Restrictions. There are no enrollment forms, no age or income requirements, no waiting periods, no eligibility required, no exclusions, covers pre-existing conditions, no claim forms to file, no annual or lifetime limits.
•Lowest Price. This program has Lowest Rx Price Logic to guarantee that you get the best pricing on prescriptions (Card holders pay the lower of a discount off Average Wholesale Price-AWP, discount off MAC Pricing, or Pharmacy Promotional/Retail price). You can save up to 80% on your medications (average savings are roughly 30%)!
•Medications. The program includes discounts on brand and generic medications, open formulary so that all medications are eligible for discounts.
•Accepted Everywhere. The Discount Prescription Card is pre-activated and accepted at over 68,000 pharmacies around the country including most major chains.
•Confidential. No personal information is required to get a card.

OU Indigent Health Program

OU Health provides financial assistance for qualifying patients who receive emergency or other medically necessary care from OU Health. Emergency care will not be delayed or withheld based on the patient’s ability to pay. OU Health is committed to providing health services and understands that in some cases the patient will not be able to pay for the services received.

Voice: 

(405) 271-4700

Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) represents the country’s leading innovative biopharmaceutical research companies, which are devoted to discovering and developing medicines that enable patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives.

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
950 F Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington , DC 20004

Voice: 

202-835-3400

Refinance & Mortgage Guide for People with Disabilities

A step by step guide for mortgages and home loan help for people with disabilities.

RX For Oklahoma

RX for Oklahoma is a service that helps Oklahomans with long-term prescription medication costs access assistance programs provided by pharmaceutical companies.

Voice: 

405-815-5126

Toll Free: 

877-794-6552

Shriner's Hospitals for Children

Free treatment of orthopedic and burn problems for children birth to age 18.

Shriners Corporate Headquarters
2900 N. Rocky Point Dr.
Tampa , FL 33607

Voice: 

813-281-0300

Toll Free: 

800-237-5055 Patient Referral Line

Skyline Urban Ministry

This program provides emergency food, clothing, personal hygiene kits, eye exams by appointment, and other seasonal services.

500 S.E. 15th St.
Oklahoma City , OK 73129

Voice: 

405-632-2644