Navigating the Healthcare System
Doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, insurance companies -- the healthcare system can sometimes appear daunting. These are the resources that can keep you moving forward as you find the right care for you or your family.
The United States of Healthcare
Website provides an overview, along with videos and resources, for navigating the healthcare system in the United States.
National MS Society: Find Doctors & Resources
A collection of resources that will guide you in selecting a healthcare provider, emotional support resources, financial assistance resources, legal resources, and more.
National MS Society: Patient Assistance Programs for MS Medications
Detailed listing of programs designed to relieve the financial burden of paying out-of-pocket for expensive disease-modifying therapies, complete with contact information for each program.
National MS Society: Developing a Healthcare Team
Detailed guidance that defines the various specialists that should be part of a person's MS healthcare team.
Abridge for Patients
An app that records doctor-patient conversations and shares the recording and transcript with the patient. Specifically designed for patients to remember the details of their care. Available for Apple and Android devices.
National MS Society: Guide to Prescription Financial Assistance
A web-based guide for people without health insurance as well as people with health insurance.
National MS Society: What To Expect from Mental Healthcare
Download this booklet that addresses all aspects of seeking and receiving mental healthcare for people living with MS.
National MS Society: Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicines for MS
A web-based guide for exploring complementary medicines.
NY Times: Advice from Health Care's Power Users
An article that provides best practices for making the most of your care as determined by a New York Times survey.
Veterans Administration: VA Caregiver Support Program
More than 70,000 service members are living with MS. If you are caring for a vet with MS, this website offers an extensive collection of information and support resources.