Patient Advocate Foundation's Virginia Cares Uninsured Program (VCUP)

Patient Advocate Foundation's Virginia Cares Uninsured Program can assist uninsured and underinsured Virginians who have been diagnosed with chronic, debilitating, or life-threatening diseases and are experiencing access to healthcare and/or financial issues resulting from illness. PAF provides professional, sustained case management services free of charge.

The following services will be provided by the professional case management staff of PAF at no charge to the patient:

  • Assist patients with applying, expediting decisions and appealing Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Long Term Disability (LTD) and/or Short Term Disability (STD) .
  • Negotiate funding and/or insurance coverage to access medical devices, surgical procedures, medications, medical discounts or write-offs for services, and clinical trials.
  • Negotiate access to free or reduced medication, nutrition, housing, utilities, and free or reduced transportation and lodging for patients who must travel for treatment.
  • Negotiate insurance with COBRA, Medicaid, Medicare, Risk Pool Coverage, Guarantee Issue Plans,    HIPAA plans and FAMIS/FAMIS Select .

Patient eligibility for the Virginia Cares Uninsured Program:

  • Must be a legal resident of the United States
  • Must reside in Virginia
  • Must be uninsured or underinsured
  • Must have a diagnosis of a chronic, life-threatening, or debilitating disease 
Patient Advocate Foundation’s Virginia Cares Uninsured Program is in partnership with the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

If you meet the above eligibility requirements, please call Patient Advocate Foundation’s Virginia Cares Uninsured Program at 1-800-532-5274.

** All services provided at no charge to the patient **

 

Join us for an online seminar

Patient Advocate Foundation is pleased to invite you and your staff members to an online webinar where you will learn about the ways in which PAF can help your uninsured and underinsured Virginia patients. The Virginia Cares Uninsured Program (VCUP), is supported by the state of Virginia and is available to you all as a resource! During the 30 to 45 minute presentation you will learn about the program features including:

  • Access free or reduced cost healthcare services
  • Establish a safety net of healthcare resources, programs and services
  • Research health insurance options and initiate steps of enrollment

ALL SERVICES ARE FREE

Class schedule:

  • October 11, 2011 at 12PM EDT
  • October 27, 2011 at 12PM EDT
  • November 10, 2011 at 12PM EDT
  • November 29, 2011 at 12PM EDT
  • December 6, 2011 at 12PM EDT
  • December 14, 2011 at 12PM EDT

SPACES ARE LIMITED, SO PLEASE CONTACT US BY E-MAIL AT: webinar@patientadvocate.org. To reserve your spot with a completed registration form.

We will provide a brief overview of our services for you and your staff followed by a question/answer period. If you would like to view more about the Patient Advocate Foundation please view our videos on YouTube™.