Access to Relapsing MS Treatment, Made Simple
MS LifeLines Access Made Simple
Key Benefits:
EMD Serono, Inc. and Pfizer Inc. are committed to helping you successfully start and stay on Rebif® (interferon beta-1a) as prescribed. That's why we continue to enhance these programs to meet your individual needs. MS LifeLines Access Made Simple is just one of the programs available.
Quick facts about MS LifeLines Access Made Simple:
- Launched in 2007.
- Since the program began,
- more than 10,000 people living with relapsing MS benefited from MS LifeLines Access Made Simple.
- nearly 38% of enrolled people received 1 year of Rebif at no cost.
Recently, MS LifeLines Access Made Simple was expanded to offer more benefits to more people—including those presently taking Rebif.
| If you have: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| * This is a one-time benefit and applies to those who have not previously been enrolled in MS Lifelines Access Made Simple. | |||
| New or restarting after 90 days | No insurance | Free medication |
Receive Rebif for $0 per month for up to 1 year. Before the year is up, MS Lifelines® will help you apply for other programs, if eligible. |
| No drug coverage |
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| Partial drug coverage | |||
| Insurance with a co-pay | Co-pay assistance |
Receive Rebif for $0 for the first 90 days* and for no more than $50 per month thereafter for as long as the program is offered and you remain eligible. |
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| Presently on Rebif | Insurance with a co-pay | Co-pay assistance |
Receive Rebif for no more than $50 per month for as long as the program is offered and you remain eligible. Call MS Lifelines for eligibilty requirements and enrolment. |
* This is a one-time benefit and applies to those who have not previously been enrolled in MS Lifelines Access Made Simple.
The MS LifeLines Access Made Simple program is subject to change and discontinuation at any time. This program is open to any of the following U.S. residents who have a relapsing form of MS:
- Newly starting Rebif.
- Restarting Rebif after 90 days.
- Presently taking Rebif therapy.
Some limitations are required by law:
- Patients residing in certain states, as well as patients covered by federal and state health care programs, are not eligible for assistance.
Call MS LifeLines® to determine your eligibility for this program. The MS LifeLines Access Made Simple program is subject to change and discontinuation at any time.
Getting started is easy
Joining the MS LifeLines Access Made Simple program requires no application or additional paperwork. Most people will be enrolled in the program automatically once their doctor submits their prescription to MS LifeLines. Even better, there are no additional up-front costs or reimbursement paperwork—we will take care of everything and have Rebif shipped directly to you.
If you are presently taking Rebif and are not enrolled in MS LifeLines Access Made Simple, you may be eligible to get Rebif for no more than $50 per month for as long as the program is offered. Call MS LifeLines and speak with a Reimbursement Specialist to determine your eligibility.
To speak with an MS LifeLines Reimbursement Specialist about whether you may be eligible for MS LifeLines Access Made Simple or one of the many other financial assistance programs available, call 1-877-447-3243 Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM ET and Saturdays from 9 AM to 5 PM ET.
MS LifeLines Access Made Simple stands apart from other programs
MS LifeLines Access Made Simple continues to be the ONLY program that provides FREE medication to people with no insurance, no drug coverage or partial drug coverage, without having to meet financial requirements or verify income for eligibility.
If you have no insurance or are underinsured, you may receive Rebif for up to 1 year at no cost
| Uninsured | Insured, no drug benefit |
Partial drug coverage |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Free medication up to 1 year | check | check | check |
MS LifeLines Access Made Simple continues to stand apart from the affordable access programs for other self injected relapsing MS therapies*
| No drug insurance required | No financial requirements for eligibility | No additional paperwork | No limit on assistance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * As of August 2010 | ||||
| MS LifeLines Access Made Simple for Rebif | check | check | check | check |
| MS ActiveSupport Copay Assistance Program for Avonex® (interferon beta-1a) | Annual limit may be capped based on income | |||
| Monthly co-pay assistance program for Betaseron® (interferon beta-1a) | check | Up to $9500 annually | ||
| Extavia® (interferon beta-1a) co-pay assistance program | check | Up to $600 monthly; up to $7200 Annually | ||
| Tysabri $10 Copay Program for Tysabri® (natalizumab) | check | Dependent on insurance coverage | ||
| Shared Commitment Program™ for Copaxone® (glatiramer acetate) | check | Up to $50 monthly | ||
Unlike other programs, MS LifeLines Access Made Simple provides benefits regardless of your insurance or income, and there is no limit on assistance.
Indication
Rebif is used to treat relapsing forms of MS to decrease the frequency of relapses and delay the occurrence of some of the physical disability that is common in people with MS. Rebif is not approved for treatment of chronic progressive MS. Rebif is available in 22 mcg and 44 mcg prefilled, preassembled syringes and a titration pack.
Important safety information
Before beginning treatment, patients should discuss with their doctor the potential benefits and risks associated with Rebif. Let your doctor know if you have a history of depression, seizures, liver disease, thyroid problems, or blood cell count or bleeding problems, or if you have had previous allergic reactions to medications. Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Rebif and other medicines may affect each other causing serious side effects. Talk to your doctor before you take any new medicines. Rebif is not recommended for women who are or plan to become pregnant.
Potential serious side effects of Rebif include depression and risk of suicide, liver problems, risk to pregnancy, injection-site problems, and severe allergic reactions. Allergic reactions are rare and may be associated with difficulty in breathing and loss of consciousness, which require immediate medical attention.
The most common side effects with Rebif are injection-site reactions, flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, muscle aches, tiredness), depression, abdominal pain, elevated liver enzymes, and blood abnormalities.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
This information is not intended to replace discussions with your doctor. For additional information about Rebif, please consult the Medication Guide and talk to your doctor. You can also visit www.mslifelines.com or call toll-free 1-877-447-3243. Rebif is available by prescription only.
Rebif and MS LifeLines are registered trademarks of EMD Serono, Inc. or its affiliates.
Brought to you by EMD Serono, Inc. and Pfizer Inc, the co-marketers of
Rebif® (interferon beta-1a) in the US.
Prescribing Information (PDF) - Medication Guide (PDF)
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