Patient education: What is an insurance bridging program?
Insurance bridging programs are initiatives provided by pharmaceutical manufacturers to help patients while a pharmacy determines a patient's insurance coverage or if the patient is transitioning from one insurance plan to another. These programs aim to ensure that patients have continued access to the treatments they need, even during times of change.
Patients may face barriers to accessing necessary treatments before their insurance coverage is determined. This can include changes in copayments, deductibles, and coverage restrictions, among others. Insurance bridging programs help to eliminate these barriers by providing patients with access to treatments, even during periods of change.
One of the primary goals of insurance bridging programs is to provide support to patients during the enrolment process. This includes assistance with determining eligibility for the program, completing enrolment forms, and accessing financial assistance programs. By providing this support, insurance bridging programs help to ensure that patients receive the care they need, even during times of change.
In addition to the benefits for patients, insurance bridging programs also play an important role in improving overall healthcare outcomes. By helping to ensure that patients have access to necessary treatments, even during times of change, these programs help to avoid interruptions in care and maintain patients' health and well-being.
Insurance bridging programs provided by pharmaceutical manufacturers are a valuable resource for patients who are transitioning between insurance plans.
They provide support and resources to help patients navigate the enrolment process, and play a critical role in ensuring that patients have continued access to the treatments they need, even during times of change. By offering these programs, pharmaceutical manufacturers are helping to improve access to care and the overall quality of healthcare for patients everywhere.