MGI Pharma Patient Assistance Program - Patient Assistance Programs

Summary

Minneapolis, Minnesota MGI Pharma Inc. is a company focused on acute care and oncology. The company was originated in 1979 as an animal health and agricultural biotechnology company. Exiting the animal health field in 1988, the company intends to be the leader in oncology and acute care. Having acquired Guilford Pharmaceuticals three years prior for research, development, and commercialization of their line of products in the area of acute care, the company is poised to be the leader in itsâ€™ field.

Eligibility

MGI Pharma Patient Assistance Program, a patient assistance program provided by MGI Pharma Inc., offers (see table to the right) at no cost to those who are eligible for the program. Patient must re-apply for the program once a year. Eligibility is based off of the following requirements:

- You must not be covered by private or public health insurance.

- You must meet an undisclosed income guideline.

- Should you have insurance, you must go through the verification process.

- Should you have insurance and the medication is not covered, you may still be eligible for this program.

The medication must be sent to the physicians office.

Those eligible for Medicare Part D but not enrolled may still be eligible.

SOURCE: 2008 Poverty Chart

Family Size

300%

250%

200%

150%

133%

100%

$32,490

$27,075

$21,660

$16,245

$14,404

$10,830

$43,710

$36,425

$29,140

$21,855

$19,378

$14,570

$54,930

$45,775

$36,620

$27,465

$24,352

$18,310

$66,150

$55,125

$44,100

$33,075

$29,327

$22,050

$77,370

$64,475

$51,580

$38,685

$34,301

$25,790

$88,590

$73,825

$59,060

$44,295

$39,275

$29,530

$99,810

$83,175

$66,540

$49,905

$44,249

$33,270

$111,030

$92,525

$74,020

$55,515

$49,223

$37,010

Each Additional Family Member

$11,220

$9,350

$7,480

$5,610

$4,974

$3,740

What´s Next?

Fill out the program enrollment form located to your right. If you don't see an enrollment form available please call MGI Pharma, Inc. 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 MGI Pharma, Inc. 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 AAI Pharma Inc. program. Without their help millions of people will be without medication.