Welcome to the HealthWell Foundation

The HealthWell Foundation^® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2003 that is committed to addressing the needs of individuals with insurance who cannot afford their copayments, coinsurance, and premiums for important medical treatments. Our vision is to ensure that no patient goes without health care because they cannot afford it.

As patients are required to pay a larger share of health care costs each year, even many individuals with insurance find health care unaffordable. These patients face challenges affording the treatments they need to fight chronic and life-altering medical conditions. The HealthWell Foundation was established to address and alleviate this problem. 

HealthWell Launches New Fund to Help Patients with Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis

HealthWell is pleased to announce the launch of a Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis (PMO) Fund.  This fund will help eligibile patients with their cost shares related to the treatment and prevention of PMO.  To apply for assistance to this fund online, please click here, or call our toll-free hotline at (800) 675-8416.       

Program Alert for Grant Recipients

As part of our ongoing efforts to reduce costs and work towards a greener workplace, the HealthWell Foundation is no longer sending re-enrollment reminder letters to grant recipients.  If you would like to re-enroll we ask that you please mark your calendars one month prior to your grant end date.  At that time, please call or email us to begin your re-enrollment process.  It's important to note that the Foundation grants assistance on a first-come, first served basis to the extent that funding is available and receipt of prior grant approval does not guarantee subsequent grant approval.   

News Highlight

HealthWell beneficiary, Virginia Garcia Ovejero, was featured in AARP's new TV special “Condición Crítica con el Dr. Elmer Huerta” which aired Saturday May 8th on Telemundo.  Chronic conditions are the main causes of death and disability among Hispanics in the United States.  In “Condición Crítica,” Dr. Elmer Huerta presents the state of Hispanic’s health and the alternatives that are helping thousands of people get the medical attention and preventive services they need.  For more information on the program and to view the program in Spanish, visit the AARP site (an English version will soon be available).

Protections for Underinsured Must be Next Step in Historic Health Care Reform

While the health care reform bill extends coverage to millions of uninsured people, it does not adequately address the problem of the underinsured—people who have health insurance but not enough coverage to afford the care they need.  It may even increase the number of people this underserved group.  Read more. 

Forbes.com Rates HealthWell 12th Most Efficient Charity

For a second year in a row, the HealthWell Foundation was recognized by Forbes.com as the 12th most efficient charity in America in their annual list of America's 200 largest charities.  HealthWell was rated one of 19 charities with 100% fundraising efficiency.  Please join our efforts to ensure that we can continue to make a difference in the lives of the underinsured.  Your generous gift will help patients pay for life-changing medical treatments they otherwise wouldn't be able to afford.  If you can make even a small contribution to support patients in need, please click here to donate.