Overcoming insurance barriers.
New migraine medications mean new barriers to get the treatment you need. Patients should have access to appropriate medications prescribed by their health care professionals.
Financial assistance for the meds you need.
Our Financial Assistance Guides provide easy-to-understand information, whether you have a private or public insurance plan, or are uninsured.
Disability is in the eye of the beholder.
For many, it’s an uphill battle to get approved for disability benefits with migraine. Learn some tips to help you along your journey.
Accessing Treatments & Understanding Insurance.
Patient Advocate Foundation’s Migraine Matters has the resources you need to understand insurance and getting access to the treatments you need.
Additional articles and resources:
Cluster Headache Support Group: Disability
Everything you ever wanted to know about US disability laws, insurance and employment rights.
American Migraine Foundation: FMLA for Migraine
This is a basic overview of the Family and Medical Leave Act. It includes information about how it can help migraine patients.
Cluster Headache Support Group: Private Disability Insurance
There are many types of private disability insurances that may be purchased by individuals or by companies on behalf of employees as a component of their benefits package.
Migraine.com: Disability Income Preparation Guide
This article is for anyone who currently earns a living, but has no clue how your bills would be paid if you became disabled.
Migraine Research Foundation: Prescription Payment Assistance
Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs) provide free or low-cost medications to people who need help paying for treatment. Each program has its own eligibility guidelines. These websites contain information about new migraine medication assistance and directories of PAPs.
Migraine.com: Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits
Learn more about the Social Security Disability Insurance program.
MigraineAgain: 7 Hidden Challenges of Filing For Chronic Migraine Disability
Dr. Joel Saper, Founder and Director of the Michigan Headache and Neurological Institute, explains what happens when a patient decides it’s time to file for disability.
MigraineAgain: 5 Secrets to get Approved for Migraine Disability
In the US, the Social Security Administration does not recognize migraine as severe enough to automatically warrant benefits, so most claims are initially denied.
Social Security: Disability Benefits
This page provides detailed information about disability benefits. Understand what to expect from Social Security during the disability process.
Golden Graine: Why Being Disabled is a Full-Time Job
Being disabled can feel like a full-time job. Katie Golden of Golden Graine is here to walk you through it.
Cluster Headache Support Group: Disability
Everything you ever wanted to know about US disability laws, insurance, and employment rights.
Migraine.com: Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits
Learn more about the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program through Migraine.com.
American Migraine Foundation: FMLA for Migraine
The American Migraine Foundation provides a basic overview of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and how it can help Migraine patients.
MigraineAgain: 7 Hidden Challenges of Filing For Chronic Migraine Disability
Dr. Joel Saper, Founder and Director of the Michigan Headache and Neurological Institute (MHNI) explains what happens when a patient decides it’s time to file for disability.
Cluster Headache Support Group: Private Disability Insurance
There are many types of private disability insurances that may be purchased by individuals or by companies on behalf of employees as a component of their benefits package. Learn more from CHSG.
MigraineAgain: 5 Secrets to get approved for Migraine Disability
Getting approved for disability for migraine is tough. In the US, the Social Security Administration does not recognize migraine as severe enough to automatically warrant benefits, and most claims are initially denied. Learn more about the process from MigraineAgain.
Migraine.com: Disability Income Preparation Guide
This article is for anyone who currently earns a living, but has no clue how your bills would be paid if you became disabled, whether you are a Migraineur or not.
Social Security: Disability Benefits
This page provides detailed information about disability benefits and can help you understand what to expect from Social Security during the disability process.
Migraine Research Foundation: Prescription Payment Assistance
Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs) provide free or low-cost medications to people who need help paying for treatment. Each program has its own eligibility guidelines. These websites contain information about medication assistance and directories of PAPs.
Golden Graine: Why Being Disabled is a Full-Time Job
Being disabled can feel like a full-time job, and Katie Golden of Golden Graine is here to walk you through it.
