Summary
Abbott Laboratories was established in 1900 by Dr. Wallace C. Abbott, one of the founders of modern pharmacy. In the 108 years since the establishment of the company, Abbott Laboratories has become a worldwide leader in pharmaceuticals, medical products, and nutritional products reaching over 130 different countries. The pharmaceutical division of Abbot Laboratories has three US based research centers and one located in Germany.
Abbot Laboratories is dedicated to improving the world through their research, the assistance they offer to HIV/AIDS patients, and their commitment to helping the environment. Their areas of expertise in the pharmaceutical field are: Anesthesia, Anti-infectives, Cardiovascular, Immunology, Metabolics, Neuroscience, Oncology, Pain Care, Renal Care, Virology.
Humira is a Tumor Necrosis Factor blocker that was launched by Abbott Laboratories Immunology Department in 2002. Humira is an effective aid for people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn\'s disease, and plaque psoriasis.
Eligibility
Abbot Laboratories offer Humira at no cost to those who are eligible for their patient assistance program. Eligibility is based off of the following requirements:
You must not be covered by any private, public, or Medicare Part D prescription coverage programs.
Your income must be less than or equal to the Federal Poverty Guideline for the size of your household (see chart below).
SOURCE: 2008 HHS Poverty Guidelines
| Persons in Family or Household |
48 Contigous States and D.C. |
Alaska |
hawaii |
| 1 |
$10,400 |
$13,000 |
$11,960 |
| 2 |
$14,000 |
$17,500 |
$16,100 |
| 3 |
$17,600 |
$22,000 |
$20,240 |
| 4 |
$21,200 |
$26,500 |
$24,380 |
| 5 |
$24,800 |
$31,000 |
$28,520 |
| 6 |
$28,400 |
$35,500 |
$32,660 |
| 7 |
$32,000 |
$40,000 |
$36,800 |
| 8 |
$35,600 |
$44,500 |
$40,940 |
| For each addtional person, add |
$3,600 |
$4,500 |
$4,140 |
What’s Next?
Fill out the program enrollment form located to your right. If you don’t see an enrollment form available please call
Abbott program directly. After filling out the enrollment form please bring the form to your doctor for proper
signatures and procedures. Do not forget a self stamped envelope for them to mail in your application to the program.
Other Tips
If you have any questions please call the Abbott program directly
Fill out as much of the information on the enrollment form as possible. The more information you have pre-filled the
easier the progrm is to enroll in
Write down the refill dates for your program and set a reminder here on PatientAssistance.com so that you don’t run out
of medication.
Do not write messy on your forms as this will delay any response
Call and write thank you notes to Abbott program. Without their help millions of people will be without
medication.
