Links
UK
- National Health Service (NHS) Support: https://www.nhs.uk/
- The UK’s National Health Service (NHS): https://www.nhs.uk/
- The UK offers Prescription Prepayment Certificates (PPC): https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-prescription-costs
- Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA) : https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowance-dsa
- The Access to Work scheme : https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work
- ADHD Foundation and ADDISS: https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/
- Citizens Advice and National Debtline: https://nationaldebtline.org
USA
- Health Insurance: https://www.usa.gov/health-insurance
- Medicaid and Medicare : https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/help/medicaid
- Prescription Assistance Programs: https://www.gov.uk/help-nhs-costs
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): https://www.ada.gov/
- National Endowment for Financial Education: https://www.nefe.org/
- Non-Profit Organizations, CHADD and ADDA: https://chadd.org/
USA
- Health Insurance: https://www.usa.gov/health-insurance
- Medicaid and Medicare : https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/help/medicaid
- Prescription Assistance Programs: https://www.gov.uk/help-nhs-costs
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): https://www.ada.gov/
- National Endowment for Financial Education: https://www.nefe.org/
- Non-Profit Organizations, CHADD and ADDA: https://chadd.org/
CANADA
- The Supported Employment Program: https://www.supportedemployment.ca/
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services: https://vracanada.com/
- Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social development/programs/opportunity-fund-disability.html
- The Credit Counselling Society: https://nomoredebts.org/
- Financial Fitness Centres of Canada: https://www.financialfitnesswindsor.ca/
- Canadian Association of Credit Counselling https://creditcounsellingcanada.ca/
- Ontario Drug Benefit Program: https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-coverage-prescription-drugs
- Alberta Adult Health Benefits: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-adult-health-benefit
- CADDAC, ADHD Canada: https://caddac.ca/
- Disability Tax Credit: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/segments/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities/disability-tax-credit.html
- Medical Expense Tax Credit: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/lines-33099-33199-eligible-medical-expenses-you-claim-on-your-tax-return.html
- Registered Disability Savings Plan.: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/registered-disability-savings-plan-rdsp.html
SOUTH AFRICA & EUROPE
- In South Africa, government healthcare programs such as the National Health Insurance (NHI) aim to improve access to medical services, including ADHD diagnosis and treatment. These programs often cover a portion of medical expenses related to ADHD medications and therapeutic interventions.: https://www.health.gov.za/
- In South Africa, organizations like the National Credit Regulator and the South African Depression and Anxiety Group offer counselling services and debt management information.: https://www.sadag.org/
- European countries like Germany, France, and Sweden offer government-funded healthcare programs that cover ADHD-related treatments and medications.: https://health.ec.europa.eu/
- In South Africa and Europe, organisations like CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), the ADHD Foundation, and local ADHD support groups provide a supportive community for individuals with ADHD.): https://chadd.org/
PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
- Here are a few pharmaceutical companies that offer ADHD patient assistance programs to help individuals access necessary medications at reduced costs at the time of writing: https://www.additudemag.com/help-paying-for-prescriptions-adhd-medication-assistance/
- Shire Cares (now part of Takeda Pharmaceuticals): Shire Cares offers various assistance programs, including the Vyvanse Prescription Savings Card and the Shire Cares Patient Assistance Program, which provide financial assistance and free or discounted medications for eligible individuals.: https://sc8-cms-shire-com.shirecontent.com/
- Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation: Novartis provides the Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation program, which helps eligible individuals who are prescribed Novartis medications, including ADHD medications such as Ritalin.: https://www.novartis.com/us-en/patients-and-caregivers/patient-assistance/patient-assistance-foundation-enrollment
- Janssen Prescription Assistance: Janssen Pharmaceuticals offers the Janssen Prescription Assistance program, which provides financial assistance for eligible individuals prescribed Janssen medications, including Concerta, an ADHD medication.: https://www.janssencarepath.com/
- Pfizer RxPathways: Pfizer provides RxPathways, a patient assistance program that offers assistance to eligible individuals prescribed Pfizer medications, which may include ADHD medications such as Quillivant XR.: https://www.pfizerrxpathways.com/
- Eli Lilly and Company: Eli Lilly offers the Lilly Cares Foundation Patient Assistance Program, which provides free or discounted medications, including ADHD medications like Strattera, to eligible individuals who meet specific income requirements.: https://www.lilly.com/