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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.
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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.
Chief Development Officer, Alan Klein, speaks with TIME on How to Cope With the Financial Toll of Cancer
Financial hardship is associated with higher rates of death, including from cancer, according to March 2024 research in JAMA Network Open that Zheng co-authored.
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 Gout
Copayment and premium assistance are available to Medicare patients living with Gout.
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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
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Of Every Dollar Donated Goes Directly to Patient Grants and Services
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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: How do I stay in the know?
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Our Multiple Myeloma - Medicare Access Fund provides up to $8,000 in prescription drug copayment or insurance premium (Medicare Part B only) assistance to eligible patients with annual household incomes up to 500 percent of the federal poverty level for the management of their disease.
To learn more, determine eligibility, and apply for assistance, visit our Multiple Myeloma - Medicare Access Fund page via the Disease Funds link in our bio!
#multiplemyeloma #copayassistance #patientassistance #healthwellfoundation
A heartfelt message from one of our Neurocognitive Disease with Psychosis - Medicare Access Fund grant recipients.
If you or someone you know is struggling to afford medications and treatments for neurocognitive disease with psychosis, HealthWell may be able to help. To learn more about the fund and how to apply, please visit our Neurocognitive Disease with Psychosis - Medicare Access Fund page via the Disease Funds link in our bio!
#copayassistance #patientassistanceprogram #neurocognitivedisease #patientstory
Mental health isn’t just about what’s going on inside. It’s also shaped by how we’re treated, what we have access to, and what’s expected of us. For BIPOC communities, these factors can have an even bigger impact on mental health. Explore @mentalhealthamerica`s #BIPOCMentalHealth resources at the BIPOC Mental Health Month link in our bio.
#BebeMooreCampbell #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth
Are you or someone you know struggling to afford medications and treatments for neurocognitive disease with psychosis? HealthWell`s Neurocognitive Disease with Psychosis - Medicare Access Fund provides up to $6,000 in prescription drug copayment or insurance premium assistance (Medicare Part B only) to eligible patients with annual household incomes up to 500 percent of the federal poverty level for the management of their disease.
To learn more, determine eligibility, and apply for assistance, visit our Neurocognitive Disease with Psychosis - Medicare Access Fund page via the Disease Funds link in our bio!
#neurocognitivedisease #parkinsonsdisease #alzheimers #dementia #diffuselewybodydisease #frontotemporallobardegeneration #huntingtonsdisease #priondisease #creutzfeldtjakobdisease #traumaticbraininjury #tbi #healthwellfoundation
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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: How long will it take to access a grant?
To learn more, please visit the HealthWell Foundation link in our bio.
