Service Description: The Pennsylvania Department of Health provides some funding to support medical center staff who provide comprehensive medical services to children and adults with Cystic Fibrosis. In addition, the Department provides prescription services to children and adults with Cystic Fibrosis.
Age Eligibility: Any individual diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis.
Criteria for Eligibility: To be eligible for prescription services, you must meet all of the following criteria: U.S.citizenship, Pennsylvaniaresidency, medical confirmation of Cystic Fibrosis, lack of monetary resources or health insurance (including Medical Assistance and Children’s Health Insurance Program). Depending on income, some families may be required to contribute to the cost of their prescriptions. If the eligible individual has prescription coverage, it must be used first.
Who to Contact: If you would like to learn more about the Department of Health’s Cystic Fibrosis Program, contact the toll-free Special Kids Network help line at 1-800-986-4550. An Eligibility Specialist will help you. Eligibility Specialists are available from 7:00 amto 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
