Accessia Health provides financial assistance to pay for prescriptions, medical expenses, travel, and insurance premiums to people living with chronic medical conditions (including chronic myeloid leukemia and gastrointestinal stromal tumors), through several programs serving patients living in specific locations.
Eligibility information is available on the Accessia Health Financial Assistance website.
The Allyson Whitney Foundation primarily provides young adult cancer patients (ages 16-36) diagnosed with a rare cancer with ‘Life Interrupted Grants™ to ease their financial burden. The grants cover a range of needs, including: current and residual medical bills, rent, utilities, car and health insurance premiums, IVF start up treatments (egg retrieval and sperm banking), integrative therapies, travel expenses, and medical hair pieces.
To be eligible, applications need to be requested by an oncology social worker, doctor’s office, or patient navigator. All applications will be verified by an AWF representative & grant committee for time of treatment and rarity (Note: most young adult cancers are considered rare). Funding is limited and only one applicant from a facility can be granted an award in one grant round year. Awardees must be prepared to submit new bills to show financial need when requested. Grants will be paid either directly to the patient or their family or directly for rent or medical bills.
AZ&Me is a copay assistance program designed to help patients who have been prescribed medications made by AstraZeneca but who are unable to afford them.
To receive support from the AZ&Me Prescription Savings Program, applicants must be a resident of the United States, have annual incomes at or below 500% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) for specialty products or 300% FPL for primary products, must not have prescription drug coverage under private (commercial) insurance or a government program (other than Medicare) or any other assistance to help pay for medication. Additionally, Medicare beneficiaries must not be eligible for or enrolled in Low Income Subsidy (LIS) for Medicare Part D.
The B+ Foundation Family Assistance Program provides funds to qualified families to help with expenses attributable to a child’s cancer diagnosis. Common expenses include prescription medications not covered by insurance, travel costs for treatments, mortgage or rent payments.
To be eligible, families must have a child diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21 who is receiving treatment at a hospital in the United States and need assistance with expenses directly related to the child’s cancer diagnosis. Applications must be completed with the assistance of a social worker. The Family Assistance Program pays creditors directly.
The Bayer US Patient Assistance Foundation is a charitable organization that helps eligible patients get their Bayer medications at no cost.
Many Bayer medicines are available through the US Patient Assistance Foundation. To be eligible for assistance, patients must live in the US or Puerto Rico, meet certain income requirements, be uninsured, or take Bayer medications that are not covered by insurance.
The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan offers comprehensive resources and services for people affected by blood cancer. Programs provide educational resources, professionally facilitated emotional support, financial assistance for medical and non-medical expenses, social support, and a holiday toys program for pediatric patients and children of adult patients.
Michigan residents who have been diagnosed with a blood cancer or blood related disorder are eligible for BCFM services. There are no income or age requirements to enroll.
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) Access Support offers a range of services for patients taking BMS medications, including insurance coverage and access assistance, financial support, and educational resources.
To be eligible for the BMS Copay Assistance Program, individuals must have commercial insurance and take eligible BMS medications. For individuals who do not qualify for copay assistance, Access Support can help connect patients with independent financial support resources.
The Genentech Patient Foundation provides free medications to eligible patients who have been prescribed Genentech medicines.
Eligible individuals must either not have insurance coverage for their prescribed Genentech medicines or have insurance but be unable to afford their out-of-pocket costs (defined as an out-of-pocket maximum more than 7.5% of their household income). Interested individuals can apply and see a full list of participating medicines.
GoodRX is a website that enables patients to find and access lower cost prescription medications. With a network of 70,000 US pharmacies that accept GoodRX coupons, patients can search for their prescribed medications and find nearby pharmacies with the lowest drug prices.
GoodRX is free and available to everyone in the US and US territories.
GSK for You is a program that helps eligible patients access prescribed GSK medications. GSK for You offers a Copay Assistance Program to help patients with their out-of-pocket costs and a Patient Assistance Program to help patients get eligible medicines at no cost.
To be eligible for GSK for You programs, individuals must be prescribed a GSK medication, meet certain income requirements, and have either no insurance or a qualifying insurance plan. Interested individuals can check their eligibility and see a full list of covered medicines.
The HealthWell Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to improving access to health care for underinsured Americans by assisting with copays, premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses. HealthWell provides financial assistance to help with prescription copays, health insurance premiums, deductibles and coinsurance, pediatric treatment costs, travel costs, and behavioral health services.
To qualify for assistance, applicants must have some form of health insurance that covers part of the cost of their treatment. HealthWell also considers applicants’ household income, the number of residents in the household, and the cost of living in in particular cities and states. Assistance is available to individuals with household incomes up to 500% of the Federal Poverty Level and is contingent on the type of disease and the availability of resources.
The Hirschberg Foundation in partnership with CancerCare offers a one-time grant for people in treatment for pancreatic cancer. Financial assistance may be used for transportation, treatment costs, home care, pain medication, and childcare.
Eligible individuals must have a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and currently be in active treatment, live in the US or Puerto Rico, and meet CancerCare income requirements. Interested indivuduals can call CancerCare at (800) 813-4673 and ask for the Hirschberg Pancreatic Program.
HNC Living Foundation provides financial assistance for head and neck cancer patients to improve their treatment, recovery, and quality of life. Assistance is available to help with costs including co-pays and deductibles, dental care, travel costs related to cancer treatment, nutritional supplements, doctor prescribed medical supplies and equipment not covered by insurance, medication and prescriptions related to head and neck cancer, oral nutrition supplements and enteral nutrition (tube feeding) during treatment.
To be eligible for assistance from the HNC Living Foundation, applicants must be under active treatment or have completed treatment for head and neck cancer (including oral, salivary gland, throat, upper esophageal, nasal & sinus, thyroid, or laryngeal cancer), and demonstrate financial need, including meeting household income limits.
Janssen CarePath is a patient support program to help patients access prescribed Janssen medications. Janssen CarePath offers savings options and educational resources for reducing out-of-pocket medication costs.
Anyone taking Janssen medications can use Janssen CarePath’s free educational and navigation resources. Individuals with commercial insurance may also be eligible for the Janssen CarePath Savings Program. Interested individuals can sign up.
The Lilly Cares Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization that provides eligible patients with 12 months of Eli Lilly medications at no cost.
To be eligible for the Lilly Cares Program, individuals must be prescribed an eligible Eli Lilly medication, meet certain income requirements, and either have no insurance or have a qualifying insurance plan. Interested individuals can see full eligibility requirements and complete an online application.
The Merck Patient Assistance Program helps eligible patients get their prescribed Merck medications at no cost. Many Merck medicines are included in the program.
To be eligible for the Merck Patient Assistance Program, individuals must live in the United States, meet household income requirements, and have no insurance coverage for Merck prescription medications.
Mission of Hope Cancer Fund provides direct financial assistance to cancer patients as well as educational information, emotional, and grief support. Assistance is available to help cover the costs of prescriptions or co-pays, lodging, travel costs, insurance premiums, medical equipment and supplies, medical expenses, and help locating grief and emotional support groups.
Support is available to cancer patients in MIchigan and their families. Evaluations typically take 15-20 minutes over the phone. These evaluations include questions related to the original date of diagnosis, dates and information about treatment (e.g., surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation), and insurance information. Assistance is provided on a case by case basis, as funds are available.
Mission4Maureen provides financial assistance for everyday living expenses to families who are burdened by the cost of brain cancer treatment.
Financial assistance is subject to available funds. Please visit mission4maureen.org for more information.
myAbbVie Assist is a patient assistance program that provides eligible patients with free AbbVie medications for one year.
To be eligible for myAbbVie Assist, individuals must have no or limited health insurance coverage, meet certain income criteria, and be prescribed a qualifying AbbVie medicine. Individuals with commercial insurance may also be eligible for a savings card to help reduce out-of-pocket expenses. Interested individuals can find assistance applications and the full list of qualifying AbbVie medicines online.
The Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing eligible patients with free Novartis medications for up to 12 months.
To be eligible for the Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation, individuals must live in the United States, be treated by a licenced healthcare provider on an outpatient basis, and meet income requirements. Income criteria vary by product. Applications and a full list of available medications are available online.
OutCare is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting LGBTQ+ health equity. OutCare has a variety of resources for LGBTQ+ patients, including peer support groups, healthcare navigation services, prescription savings programs, and a national directory of LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare providers.
Interested individuals can visit OutCare’s website to view online resources and sign up for available programs.
Pfizer RxPathways is a program that connects eligible patients with a variety of programs to help access their prescribed Pfizer medications. Assistance programs offer insurance support, co-pay assistance, and free or discounted medications.
Pfizer RxPathways is available to all patients taking Pfizer products regardless of insurance status. Interested individuals can call (844) 989-7284 to speak with a trained Medicine Access Counselor who will direct patients to appropriate Pfizer programs or independent resources. Individuals who are uninsured or government insured may also be eligible for free medicine through the Pfizer Patient Assistance program.
Sanofi Patient Connection is a program that helps eligible patients identify resources, determine their insurance coverage, and access prescribed Sanofi medications. Some patients may also be eligible for 12 months of free Sanofi medications.
To be eligible for free medications through Sanofi Patient Connection, individuals must have no insurance coverage or access to their prescribed Sanofi medicines, have an annual houshold income less than or equal to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level, and reside in the US or US territories.
The Blue Fund provides short-term financial assistance to newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients in Michigan. Eligible patients can receive up to $1,000 a month for 1-3 months to help pay for utilities, mortage or rent, car payments and insurance, health insurance premiums, and prescription copays.
Eligible applicants must be Michigan residents within the first year of their original prostate cancer diagnosis and undergoing initial treatment. The Blue Fund considers the financial needs of applicants on a case-by-base basis. Applications are due by the 17th of each month.
The Thomara Latimer Cancer Foundation (TLCF) provides information, financial assistance and emotional support to families affected by any cancer-related disorder. Expenses addressed by TLCF generally include support for homecare assistance, including childcare; medication or treatment costs not covered by insurance; funds for transportation; special need funds for wigs or head coverings; and funds for assistance with final arrangements.
TLCF only accepts applications from residents in the state of Michigan. Proof of illness must be documented by your oncologist or physician on the physician’s, social worker’s, or treatment center’s letterhead. Documentation may also include copies of invoices from medication, transportation, wigs, homecare, childcare, etc. Assistance depends on the availability of funds.