Unexpected Expenses After Stroke
Stroke in young adults can bring on money troubles that may be as challenging as the recovery itself. Two stroke families share their experience and tips.
Getting the Most Therapy Coverage
Getting more therapy is not as simple as asking nicely. You must understand your insurance benefits and discuss them knowledgeably with your insurer.
Managing the Cost of Prescription Medicines
Most stroke survivors leave the hospital with several prescriptions. The cost of these can be a significant blow to any budget. Find out about resources that may help.
NeedyMeds
NeedyMeds is a national non-profit organization that maintains a website of free information on programs that help people who can't afford medications and healthcare costs.
Patient Advocate Foundation
Patient Advocate Foundation's Patient Services provides patients with arbitration, mediation and negotiation to settle issues with access to care, medical debt, and job retention related to their illness.
Covering All Americans: Understanding the Affordable Care Act
Under the health care law, America has an unprecedented opportunity to expand insurance coverage to millions, helping protect them financially and enabling them to get the preventive care they need to avoid serious illnesses. Among those eligible for coverage are more than 7 million people with a history of heart disease or stroke who are currently uninsured.
