Alpha1

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (ALPHA-1) is a genetic condition that is passed from parent to child through their genes. Alpha-1 may result in serious lung disease and/or liver disease. First symptoms and signs usually develop between ages 20 and 50 with the earliest symptoms being shortness of breath, reduced ability to exercise and wheezing.

Assistance Information

Dollar cap is shared across assistance types.

Other Insurance — Up to 500% FPL

Assistance Type	Status	Max Amount
Copay	Open	$7,500
Medical Expenses	Open	$7,500
Travel Expense	Open	$500

Private Insurance — Up to 500% FPL

Assistance Type	Status	Max Amount
Copay	Open	$7,500
Medical Expenses	Open	$7,500
Premium	Open	$7,500
Travel Expense	Open	$500

Diagnosis Codes

E88.01 Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency

Covered Medications

Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor
Aralast NP
Glassia
Prolastin-C
Zemaira

Resources

Alpha 1 Foundation

Alpha 1 Resource Group

Caregiver Resources

Aging Life Care Association

ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center

CaringBridge

National Alliance for Caregiving

NORD

Other Patient Assistance Organizations

The Assistance Fund

Patient Advocate Foundation

Good Days

Healthwell Foundation

PAN Foundation

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) is a genetic condition that is passed from parent to child through their genes. Alpha-1 may result in serious lung disease and/or liver disease. First symptoms and signs usually develop between ages 20 and 50 with the earliest symptoms being shortness of breath, reduced ability to exercise and wheezing.