Open - Applications for new and renewal patients are accepted and grants are allocated immediately. Maximum Award Level$ 5,000 per year Eligibility Criteria Patient should be insured and insurance must cover the medication for which patient seeks assistance. The medication must fight the disease directly.  Patient must be a legal US resident. Patient’s income must fall below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. Get Help With Your TreatmentOnline: How to Apply Online (Click Here) Phone: Call 1-866-316-PANF (7263) Information About the DiseaseGrowth Hormone deficiency (GH) is a disorder that involves the pituitary gland, which produces growth hormone and other hormones. When the pituitary gland does not produce enough growth hormone, growth will be slower than normal. Growth hormone is needed for normal growth in children. In adults, growth hormone is needed to maintain the proper amounts of body fat, muscle and bone. In adults, low or absent growth hormone can also cause emotional symptoms, such as tiredness and lack of motivation. Cholesterol may also be affected. Adults with growth hormone deficiency usually have a history of pituitary tumors that may have been treated with surgery or radiation. GH deficiency can occur at any age. |
