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When health insurance is not enough, we fill the gap by assisting with copays, premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses for essential treatments and medications.
You may qualify if:
You have some form of health insurance.
You must have some form of health insurance to qualify for assistance.
Your disease is covered.
Your treatment is covered.
Your income is within 500% of FPL guidelines.
Your income must be within 500% of FPL guidelines to qualify for assistance.
The calculation is an estimate based on the income you provided. You may still apply below.
You're receiving treatments in the U.S. or U.S. territories.
Please proceed with your application.
You must be receiving treatment in the U.S. or U.S. territories to qualify for assistance.
Diseases Covered
- Open Funds
- Re-Enrollment Funds
- Closed Funds
- (Accepting phone applications only)
- (Accepting phone applications only)
Treatments Covered
* Asterisk indicates that These products are not billable through HealthWell’s pharmacy card. Please submit requests for reimbursement through our paper claim process.
Following is a carousel of featured HealthWell grant recipients. Use the slide dots to jump to a slide. Use the pause button to disable rotation.
– Jay | Cardiomyopathy – Medicare Access grant recipient
– Veda | Hepatitis C grant recipient
– Aryahi | Pediatric Assistance grant recipient
– JoAnn | Multiple Myeloma – Medicare Access grant recipient
– Yevgeniy | Type 2 Diabetes grant recipient
– Luvone | Hepatitis C grant recipient
– Roua | Cystic Fibrosis Vitamins and Supplements grant recipient
– Dorothy | Cardiomyopathy – Medicare Access grant recipient
What's New
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President & CEO, Michael Heimall, speaks with Newsweek‘s Alexis Kayser on the effects of financial toxicity on cancer patients.
Insurance coverage is a significant determinant of cancer’s cost to patients, according to Michael Heimall.
Skip the wait time during this busy season by using HealthWell’s NEW chatbot tool!
If you have no changes to your address, phone number or insurance, use our chatbot to re-enroll in just a few minutes. To begin, you will need your HWID, the last 4 digits of your SSN, and your zip code.
A Conversation With HealthWell’s Board Chair & Chief Compliance Officer
Learn more about HealthWell’s 20-year history and commitment to compliance.
HealthWell Foundation Announces 2024 GivingTuesday Campaign
We’ve helped one million patients access their life-changing medications. You can help us assist one million more! Donate now.
HealthWell Launches New Patient Mobile App!
Existing patients can now conveniently manage their grants by phone. Download the app today for free and manage your grants right from your mobile device. Available on the App Store and Google Play.
Patient Brochure
Learn about HealthWell grants and details on eligibility, enrollment, reimbursement, and more. Download or request printed copies for patients.
HealthWell Joins the Bright Lights of Broadway
HealthWell took its message to the crossroads of the world with a seven-story electronic billboard campaign at MarketSite, the Times Square headquarters of Nasdaq in New York City.
Celebrating 20 Years of Help, Healing and Hope
Hear from some of the grateful grant recipients whose lives were touched by HealthWell.
Support for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Copayment and Premium assistance are available to individuals living with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Real-Time Fund Alerts
Register and receive instant email notifications to track the status of HealthWell’s diverse portfolio of disease funds in real-time.
Support for Parkinson’s Disease
Copayment and premium assistance are available to Medicare patients living with Parkinson’s Disease.
We're Proud of It
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More Than 40,500 Calls Handled Each Month
(And Growing)
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Received Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency
(Yearly Since 2018)
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More Than $4.8 Billion in Grants Paid to Date
(More is Needed)
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Four Star Rating Charity Navigator
(Yearly Since 2018)
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Of Every Dollar Donated Goes Directly to Patient Grants and Services
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Top-Rated by Great Nonprofits
(Yearly Since 2018)
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When health insurance is not enough, don`t walk alone. HealthWell is just a call away. 🧡 HealthWell has served as a financial lifeline for over 1.1 million underinsured Americans, but millions more need our help. No one expects to be diagnosed with a life-altering illness, and no one expects that the financial burden of living with that illness can mean having to choose between groceries or rent or medication.
At HealthWell, we`re dedicated to helping you “Know Us Before You Need Us” so that if there comes a time when you or a loved one are in need of financial assistance to pay for medication costs, you know that HealthWell is here to provide help, healing, and hope. Click the link in our bio to learn more about how we may be able to assist you.
The HealthWell Foundation is excited to announce our participation in the Maryland Charity Campaign! The Maryland Charity Campaign (MCC) is a workplace charitable giving program that offers State employees and eligible retirees the opportunity to conveniently, securely, and confidently contribute to charities they care about. This year’s MCC will take place October 6 – December 12, 2025.
To get started, visit the Maryland Charity Campaign website via the link in our bio and click the “Give Now” button. You will be redirected to the online giving portal for the Maryland Charity Campaign (MCC). Log in with your existing Maryland work account. From there, search for “HealthWell Foundation” and click “Donate Now” to make a one-time donation or set up a regular payroll or pension deduction.
It`s FAQ Friday!
Have questions about the HealthWell Foundation? We’re here to provide the answers you need to better understand our programs, services, and impact.
This week`s question: I have a grant with HealthWell. How can I tell how much I have left?
To learn more, please visit the HealthWell Foundation link in our bio.
When health insurance is not enough, HealthWell is your recipe for hope. 🧡 HealthWell has served as a financial lifeline for over 1.1 million underinsured Americans, but millions more need our help. No one expects to be diagnosed with a life-altering illness, and no one expects that the financial burden of living with that illness can mean having to choose between groceries or rent or medication.
At HealthWell, we`re dedicated to helping you “Know Us Before You Need Us” so that if there comes a time when you or a loved one are in need of financial assistance to pay for medication costs, you know that HealthWell is here to provide help, healing, and hope. Click the link in our bio to learn more about how we may be able to assist you.
During the month of October, we invite you to help us raise awareness for the October Health Observances! To view the full list of Health Observances and learn how you can get involved, please visit our Alliance Partners page via the link in our bio!
Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments below!
A heartfelt message from one of our Cardiomyopathy - Medicare Access Fund grant recipients.
Do you have a HealthWell story you`d like to share? We`d love to hear from you! Click the Share Your Story link in our bio to share your story.
Today is World Heart Day! For those living with heart disease, access to care can be life-changing. At HealthWell, we offer financial support through our Hypercholesterolemia - Medicare Access Fund and our Pulmonary Hypertension - Medicare Access Fund to help ease the burden for Medicare beneficiaries. Share this post to spread the word about the financial assistance HealthWell offers through our robust portfolio of disease funds to ensure that no one goes without critical medical care simply because their health insurance is not enough. To view our full list of disease funds, please visit https://bit.ly/2U6viJh
This month, HealthWell staff proudly participated in several community events across Frederick and Montgomery Counties to spread the word about our life-changing work.
On September 9, we volunteered with Blessings in a Backpack in Frederick County to help assemble food bags for local children in need. On September 13, we joined the fun at Downtown Frederick`s, In the Streets, celebrating the festival’s culture, food, and nonprofits of Downtown Frederick. And, on September 21, we were honored to take part in the Out of the Darkness Walk in Montgomery County, supporting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and raising awareness for suicide prevention.
To learn more, visit Our Alliance Partners link in bio.
