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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)
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.
– 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
Cancer Health Summer 2026
Featuring HealthWell Multiple Myeloma – Medicare Access Fund Grant Recipient Carolyn S., HealthWell President & CEO, Michael Heimall, and HWF Direct® Program Director, Michael King
Financial Toxicity Webinar
Supporting Patients, Together: Financial Assistance Across the Continuum of Care. Click here to watch the insightful webinar focused on practical tools, strategies, and collaborative models to reduce financial burden and improve patient navigation.
HealthWell Foundation Ranked #17 on Forbes’ 2025 List of America’s Top 100 Charities
The Foundation Was Also Recognized for Its 100 Percent Fundraising Efficiency.
Worrying about medication costs is a heavy burden for millions of Americans.
Help us lift the financial burden of critical medical treatments for underinsured Americans. Donate today.
2024 Annual Report
Millions of Americans Struggle to Afford Health Care. HealthWell Provides a Lifeline.
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 chatbot tool, HWF ASSIST®!
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 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.
Celebrating 20 Years of Help, Healing and Hope
Hear from some of the grateful grant recipients whose lives were touched by HealthWell.
Support for Multiple Myeloma
Copayment and Premium assistance are available to individuals living with multiple myeloma.
Support for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Copayment and Premium assistance are available to individuals living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
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 Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency
Copayment and premium assistance are available to Medicare patients living with Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency.
We're Proud of It
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More Than 49,600 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 $5.2 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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The @CancerHealth Summer 2026 digital edition is now live! HealthWell is proud to be mentioned in both “The Lifeline” article on page 15 and the “Cancer Health 25: In Praise of Financial Helpers and Fundraisers” article on page 19.
"The Lifeline" features HealthWell Multiple Myeloma - Medicare Access Fund grant recipient Carolyn S. with quotes from HealthWell President & CEO, Michael Heimall. In the article, Carolyn S. describes her journey with multiple myeloma and how a grant from HealthWell covered the cost of her multiple myeloma medications and saved her budget and peace of mind.
Click the Cancer Health Summer 2026 link in our bio to read the article.
According to The @ALS Association, the estimated annual out-of-pocket cost for ALS care is $250,000. HealthWell works to reduce the financial barriers to care for underinsured individuals living with ALS through our Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Fund.
We`re offering up to $15,000 in prescription drug copayment or insurance premium (Medicare Part B only) assistance to eligible people living with ALS to help them afford critical treatments and medications they might otherwise forgo due to cost.
If you or someone you know is living with ALS and are in need of assistance, please visit the Disease Funds link in our bio to determine eligibility and apply.
It`s #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay! Today, we celebrate the strength and resilience of cancer survivors, offer hope to those newly diagnosed, and raise awareness about the challenges of the cancer journey.
At HealthWell, we are proud to provide financial assistance to cancer patients who are struggling to afford essential medications and treatments when health insurance is not enough.
To explore our robust portfolio of oncology and funds and learn more about available assistance, visit our Disease Funds page via the link in our bio.
Are you or someone you know struggling to afford medications and treatments for Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia? HealthWell`s Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Fund provides up to $8,000 in medication 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 Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Fund page via the Disease Funds link in our bio!
It’s Men’s Health Month! During this month, we’re raising awareness about the diseases that impact men and the financial barriers that can make treatment difficult to access. Many men face significant out-of-pocket costs for essential medications and care for diseases such as Peyronie`s disease. Through our Peyronie`s Disease Fund, HealthWell is offering up to $5,600 in medication 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 Peyronie`s Disease Fund page via the Disease Funds link in our bio!
Living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can be stressful for patients and their caregivers. From delays in getting diagnosed and difficulties managing life-altering symptoms, to navigating complex insurance issues, finding the right support can be overwhelming.
The ALS Association is committed to supporting families impacted by ALS by providing care teams, tools, and resources patients and their caregivers need to enhance quality of life and improve outcomes.
👉 Click the Real World Health Care blog link in our bio to read the article.
Meet Julie M., one of our Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Fund grant recipients.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, patients like Julie can access the essential care they need.
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.
During the month of June, we invite you to help us raise awareness for the June 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.
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