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class="main-image-full-width img-responsive" alt=""/> <p>Being a new IG patient and a caregiver can be challenging. We provide many services to support IG patients and caregivers to help keep them informed and connected. These informative resources can help to solve the acute problems of availability, affordability and safety, as well as help in understanding how to manage a life with chronic illness.</p> <h4>Resources<a id="nufactor"></a></h4> <p>We understand that knowledge is power. That is why we offer several resources to support and help patients manage their critical healthcare needs such as Reimbursement Support, IG Health Tools and expert advice from our knowledgeable staff. <span class="bracketed-link"><a href="https://www.nufactor.com/resources/ig-resources.html" target="_blank">patient resources</a></span></p> <h4>Reimbursement Q & A<a id="reimbursement"></a></h4> <p>Living with a chronic illness is difficult enough, but it can be even more frustrating managing insurance and reimbursement issues. We have experts to help you navigate the reimbursement maze. <span class="bracketed-link"><a href="reimbursement-q-and-a.html">learn more</a></span></p> <h4>How to Write an Effective Appeal Letter<a id="appeal"></a></h4> <p>Appealing denials of insurance coverage for expensive therapies such as immune globulin can be time-consuming and frustrating, but patients can succeed by following the proper steps. <span class="bracketed-link"><a href="/assets/downloads/IGL-how-to-Write-an-Effective-Appeal-Letter.pdf" target="_blank">learn how</a></span></p> <h4>Connect with Patient Support<a id="connect"></a></h4> <p>We are dedicated to connecting you with others who face similar health challenges. <span class="bracketed-link"><a href="connect-patient-support.html">connect</a></span></p> <h4>IG Health Tools<a id="ig"></a></h4> <p>Here are useful tools to make life easier for those requiring immune globulin infusions, including an IG Health Diary, IG Infusion Log and Emergency Medical ID Card. <span class="bracketed-link"><a href="https://www.nufactor.com/resources/ig-resources.html" target="_blank">ig tools</a></span></p> <p><em>The resources listed above were provided and sponsored by <a href="https://www.nufactor.com/" title="Nufactor A Specialty Infusion Company" target="_blank">Nufactor, Inc.</a>.</em></p> </div>   <div class="col-md-3 sidebar interior" > <div class="row rt-nav hidden-xs hidden-sm"> <ul class="list-group sidebar-nav-v1" id="sidebar-nav">  <li class="list-group-item list-toggle"> <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#sidebar-nav" class="accordion-toggle" href="#collapse-new-patient-care">New Patient Care</a> <ul id="collapse-new-patient-care" class="collapse"> <li><a href="/resources/new-patient-care.html">Overview</a></li> <li><a href="/resources/new-patient-care.html?scrollto=nufactor">Nufactor Patient Resources</a></li> <li><a href="/resources/reimbursement-q-and-a.html">Reimbursement Q&A</a></li> <li><a href="/resources/new-patient-care.html?scrollto=appeal">Write an Effective Appeal Letter</a></li> <li><a href="/resources/connect-patient-support.html">Connect with Patient Support</a></li> <li><a href="/resources/new-patient-care.html?scrollto=ig">IG Health Tools</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="list-group-item"><a href="/resources/products-and-manufacturers.html">Products & Manufacturers</a></li> <li class="list-group-item list-toggle"> <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#sidebar-nav" class="accordion-toggle" href="#collapse-education-studies">Education & Studies</a> <ul id="collapse-education-studies" class="collapse"> <li><a href="/resources/literature.html">Literature – Books & Articles</a></li> <li><a href="/resources/medical-research-studies.html">Medical Research Studies</a></li> <li><span class="badge badge-igl">New</span><a href="/resources/scholarships.html">Scholarships</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="list-group-item"><a href="/resources/legislation.html">Legislation</a></li> <li class="list-group-item"><a href="/resources/disorders-treated-with-ig.html">Disorders Treated with IG</a></li> <li class="list-group-item"><a href="/resources/insurance.html">Insurance</a></li>  </ul>  <div class="col-md-12">     <div class="rt-col-divider"></div> <div class="rt-col-divider"></div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <div class="rt-col-divider hidden-md hidden-lg"></div>    <div class="sidebar-wrapper latest-issue"> <div class="gray-bg-top" ></div> <h3>Read the Latest Issue Online</h3> <div class="img-container"> <a href="/magazine/current-issue.html" title="IG Living Current Issue"><img src="/assets/img/sidebar-current-issue.jpg" class="img-responsive" alt=""/></a> </div> <h6>Making Connections: Starting a Support Group <span class="bracketed-link" style="font-weight:500;"><a style="font-size:17px;" href="/magazine/current-issue.html" title="IG Living Current Issue">more</a></span></h6> </div>  </div> </div> </div>  </div> </div>   <div class="footer-v2"> <div class="footer"></div> <div class="copyright"> <div class="container"> <div class="col-md-9" style="text-align: center;"> <p style="margin-bottom: 35px;"> <a href="/index.html">Home</a> | <a href="/magazine/learn-about-ig-living.html">About</a> | <a href="https://www.igliving.com/magazine/subscribe.aspx">Subscribe</a> | <a href="/advertise/advertise.html">Advertise</a> | <a href="/site/subscriber-services.html">Contact</a> | <a href="/site/privacy-statement.html">Privacy Statement</a> | <a href="/site/terms-of-use.html">Terms of Service</a> | <a href="/site/consumer-health-data-privacy-policy.html">Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy</a> |  <button id="ot-sdk-btn" class="ot-sdk-show-settings do-not-sell-link">Do Not Sell My Personal Information</button><img src="/assets/img/privacyoptions29x14.png" alt="California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Opt-Out Icon" style="display: inline-block; 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