We get access for patients to cover what insurance won't , the copays for treatments that can extend life and alleviate suffering. Helping patients cover the otherwise unaffordable co-insurance means these extraordinary medicines, some of the most sophisticated treatments in healthcare, the result of years of research- can fulfill the promise for which they were developed.
Transportation costs can be a significant barrier to treatment access. Get access to assistance programs that pay for travel costs to ensure patients have access to the care they need. Travel assistance may include transportation by car or a variety of public transit options including Uber Health and Lyft for Healthcare. If a patient's treatment requires an overnight stay, Care navigators will arrange flights, car rentals, and lodging as needed. By coordinating travel from start to finish, the Travel Assistance program ensures patients can easily adhere to important medical appointments.
People fighting chronic or life-altering diseases are often forced into financially demanding situations. Access a Premium Assistance Program for individuals who need help paying their monthly medical insurance premiums. Guide people through the process of researching plan options and so that the individual may select appropriate coverage according to their needs. In cases where the member already has insurance coverage and only needs help with their monthly premium costs, make payments to continue that coverage. Premium Assistance may also cover plans for the individual's family where applicable. By guiding people or caregivers through the enrollment process and providing access to medical insurance coverage, the Premium Assistance program provides families financial relief.
Many insurance plans do not cover diagnostic testing, which could be key in obtaining a proper diagnosis and/or appropriate treatment plan. for this reason we offer financial assistance to cover the cost of diagnostic testing.
Applicants may receive additional funding within the initial 12-month grant eligibility period. Additional funding is available only for copay and health insurance premium grants. A renewal grant may be requested within 30 days of the end of the initial eligibility period—if the fund remains open—to initiate a new 12-month eligibility period. Renewal grants apply to all grant types, including copay, health insurance premium, and transportation.
