Medication Copayment and Insurance Premium Assistance Now Available

现在可以获得药物共付和保险费援助

GERMANTOWN, Md., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The HealthWell Foundation®, an independent non-profit that provides a financial lifeline for inadequately insured Americans, has opened a new fund to provide financial assistance to individuals living with blepharitis. Through the fund, HealthWell will provide up to $3,500 in medication copayment or insurance premium assistance to eligible patients with annual household incomes up to 500 percent of the federal poverty level for the management of their condition..

GERMANTOWN，Md。，2023年9月26日/PRNewswire/--HealthwellFoundation®，一家独立的非营利组织，为保险不足的美国人提供财务生命线，为生活在睑缘炎的个人提供财务援助。通过该基金，HealthWell将为符合条件的患者提供高达3500美元的药物共付或保险费援助，这些患者的家庭年收入高达联邦贫困线的500%，用于管理他们的病情。。

Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelid which causes the edges of the eyelid to become red or dark in color, swollen, and scaly. There are two types of blepharitis: anterior blepharitis (occurs on the eyelid's front exterior) and posterior blepharitis (meibomian glands under the eyelid become blocked so oil release is impaired and they can become infected).

睑缘炎是眼睑的炎症，导致眼睑边缘变成红色或深色，肿胀和鳞屑。有两种类型的睑缘炎：前睑缘炎（发生在眼睑的前外部）和后睑缘炎（眼睑下的睑板腺被阻塞，因此油释放受损并且它们可能被感染）。

Treatment depends on the type of blepharitis and can include anti-microbials, anti-inflammatories, and pulsed light therapy, among others. Blepharitis can be effectively treated with proper medications or therapy. If left untreated, blepharitis may lead to other more serious eye conditions, including corneal problems, which may be significant..

治疗取决于睑缘炎的类型，可包括抗微生物，抗炎药和脉冲光疗法等。适当的药物或治疗可以有效治疗睑缘炎。如果不及时治疗，睑缘炎可能导致其他更严重的眼部疾病，包括角膜问题，这可能很重要。。

'Blepharitis is a chronic condition that can result in painful swelling of the eyelids, dry eye, excessive itching or burning of the eyes, blurred vision, and in severe cases, corneal damage,' commented Nancy Carteron, MD, FACR, Health Sciences Clinical Professor, University of California, Berkely and HealthWell Foundation Board Member.

“睑缘炎是一种慢性病，可导致眼睑疼痛肿胀，干眼症，眼睛过度瘙痒或灼热，视力模糊，严重时角膜损伤，”Nancy Carteron，医学博士，FACR，健康科学临床评论加州大学伯克利分校教授和HealthWell基金会成员。

'While the condition can be managed through appropriate treatments, medication affordability should not be a gating issue. The HealthWell Foundation recognizes the hardship those living with blepharitis endure and we look forward to providing financial assistance so patients can start and continue treatment if needed.'.

“虽然可以通过适当的治疗来控制病情，但药物负担能力不应该成为一个门控问题。HealthWell基金会认识到患有睑缘炎的人所承受的困难，我们期待提供经济援助，以便患者在需要时可以开始并继续治疗。

'As we continue to broaden our portfolio of diseases and conditions we cover, we are honored to be able to bring financial relief to those living with blepharitis,' said HealthWell Foundation President and CEO, Krista Zodet. 'Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are able to provide assistance to this patient population through medication copayment or insurance premium grants to ensure that those living with the condition have access to life-changing treatments they would have to forgo due to cost.'.

“随着我们继续扩大我们所涵盖的疾病和病症组合，我们很荣幸能够为患有睑缘炎的人带来经济救济，”HealthWell基金会总裁兼首席执行官Krista Zodet说由于我们捐助者的慷慨，我们能够通过药物共付或保险费赠款为这一患者群体提供帮助，以确保患有这种疾病的人能够获得因成本而不得不放弃的改变生活的治疗方法。''。

To determine eligibility and apply for assistance, visit HealthWell's Blepharitis Fund page. Note that all new fund openings and fund re-openings occur at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (8:00 a.m. Pacific) Monday through Friday. To learn how you can support this or other HealthWell programs, visit HealthWellFoundation.org..

要确定资格并申请援助，请访问HealthWell的睑缘炎基金页面。请注意，所有新的资金开放和资金重新开放都发生在周一至周五东部白天时间（上午8:00）的上午11:00。要了解如何支持这个或其他HealthWell计划，请访问HealthWellFoundation.org。。

About the HealthWell FoundationA nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization founded in 2003, the HealthWell Foundation has served as a safety net across over 85 disease areas for more than 822,000 underinsured patients. Since its inception, HealthWell has provided over $3.3 billion in financial support through more than 1.3 million grants to access life-changing medical treatments patients otherwise would not be able to afford.

关于HealthWell基金会2003年成立的一家全国认可的独立非营利组织，HealthWell基金会已成为超过85个疾病领域的安全网，为822000多名保险不足的患者提供服务。自成立以来，HealthWell通过130多万笔赠款提供了超过33亿美元的财政支持，以获得改变生活的医疗服务，否则患者将无法负担。

HealthWell provides financial assistance to adults and children facing medical hardship resulting from gaps in their insurance that cause out-of-pocket medical expenses to escalate rapidly; HealthWell assists with the treatment-related cost-sharing obligations of these patients. HealthWell ranked 34th on the 2022 Forbes list of The 100 Largest U.S.

HealthWell为面临医疗困难的成人和儿童提供经济援助，因为他们的保险差距导致自付医疗费用迅速上升；HealthWell协助这些患者的治疗相关费用分摊义务。HealthWell在2022年“福布斯”100大美国排名第34位。

Charities and was recognized for its 100 percent fundraising efficiency. For more information, visit HealthWellFoundation.org..

慈善机构，并以100%的筹款效率获得认可。欲了解更多信息，请访问HealthWellFoundation.org。。

CONTACT: Ginny Dunn240-632-5309[email protected]

联系方式：Ginny Dunn240-632-5309[电子邮件保护]

SOURCE HealthWell Foundation

来源HealthWell基金会