Author: Marco Sanfilippo

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Top Free and Affordable Student Dental Clinics in New York

For many New Yorkers, accessing quality dental care at an affordable price can be challenging. In a previous post, we explored various options for budget-friendly dental services and how to search for them on our website. Here, we dive deeper into student-run clinics that provide dental services at affordable rates. Student dental clinics offer a great solution if you’re looking for budget-friendly dental services. These clinics provide services at free, low-cost, or sliding-scale rates, making dental care accessible to everyone. With help from certified experts, dental students offer care at a much lower cost than regular dental clinics. Common misconceptions […]

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Best Transportation Assistance for Cancer Patients in 2024

Accessing cancer treatment isn’t just about finding the right care — it’s also about getting there. Transportation can become a huge challenge, especially if your treatment center is far away. Fortunately, many programs across the country provide transportation help. They assist people with cancer in getting the care they need. Some offer free rides, while others help cover travel costs like gas, lodging, or even flights. Whether you need help getting to your appointment or covering travel expenses, these programs can make a difference. Many of them provide vehicles that are easy to access. These vehicles are for patients who […]

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NeedyMeds
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How Manufacturer Savings Cards Can Lower Prescription Costs

Prescription meds can get expensive, especially when you’re juggling rent, bills, and everyday expenses. Luckily, if you have commercial insurance, there are ways to cut those costs with manufacturer savings cards. These coupons, straight from the companies that make your medications, help bring down what you pay at the pharmacy. Here’s what you need to know about how they work and how you can use them to save. What Are Manufacturer Savings Cards? Think of manufacturer savings cards like digital coupons but for prescription meds. These programs are offered by pharmaceutical companies to help people lower the cost of brand-name […]

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How to Find and Apply for Patient Assistance Programs

At NeedyMeds, we believe everyone should have access to affordable healthcare resources, which is why all the resources listed on our website are completely free. Today, we want to bring attention to one of the most valuable resources we offer: Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs). These programs can drastically reduce the cost of medications, often making them free for those who qualify. In this article, we’ll walk you through how to find and apply for these programs on NeedyMeds.org. What Are Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs)? PAPs are programs typically sponsored by pharmaceutical companies to help individuals who cannot afford their medications. […]

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Clinics, NeedyMeds
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ALL ABOUT SLIDING-SCALE CLINICS

One misconception about our services is that they’re only available to those who meet income requirements, but that’s far from the truth. For example, your insurance might come with a high deductible which could keep you from accessing care for certain services. Or you have fallen out of eligibility for state Medicaid programs which kicked thousands of people off after COVID-19 protections ended last year. Whatever the case, we serve anyone in diverse financial situations looking for cost-effective options regarding their healthcare. A useful tool you should consider is our Free, Low-Cost, and Sliding-Scale clinic locator, which offers the ability […]

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About Us

Welcome to the NeedyMeds Voice! We look forward to presenting you with timely, provocative pieces on healthcare reform, patient advocacy, medication and healthcare access, and other health-related news. Our goals are to educate, enlighten, and elucidate; together, we will try to make sense of the myriad and ongoing healthcare-related changes in the U.S. today.