The first two quarters of 2025 flew by for the corporate and contact center teams. Since the beginning of the year, we’ve been busy attending dozens of conferences across the nation to spread the word about our programs. We also forged new alliances with organizations who share our passion to help those in need and continued to provide outstanding customer service to the thousands of individuals who reached out to us every month for assistance.

In June, we found an afternoon to step away for a while to celebrate at our annual picnic. During the event, our Development & Individual Giving Team hosted the Pies for PEDS fundraiser which raised over $2,850.00 in support of our Pediatric Assistance Fund. Team members voted for the senior manager they most wanted to be pied and the senior manager who earned the most donations got a tasty treat. Guess who raised the most donations?

Thank you to our dedicated teams for a fun filled afternoon and for your donations so we can assist even more pediatric patients in need! There are lots of updates to share, so I hope you’ll stay tuned.

Uncertainty During a New Era of Health Care – Our Work Continues to Provide Hope

The first half of 2025 saw significant changes to America’s health care landscape and ushered in a new era of uncertainty amid cuts to federal programs that support patient care and fund critical medical research.

Health care costs have long been a subject of political and public debate, and no matter which side of the debate you fall on, one thing is clear: Millions of Americans face very real hardships affording the high cost of medicine and other treatments. This is the reality HealthWell was created to address over two decades ago, and since then, we have been unwavering in our commitment to serving those who, too often, have nowhere else to turn.

As long as there are patients who need our services, we will continue to carry out our mission to provide a financial safety net for underinsured Americans so they can access medical treatments they otherwise could not afford.

Read on to learn how HealthWell helped one patient afford the life-changing medication she desperately needed.

“Having This Huge Financial Worry Taken Off My Shoulders Is Therapeutic”

It always warms our hearts to hear and read words of gratitude from the patients we assist. We recently received a heartfelt letter from Janel B., a thankful recipient of a HealthWell Ovarian Cancer-Medicare Access Fund grant.

“I recently heard from my provider that I have received a grant for my prescription for 2025. Thank you so much for this. I am in my third year of this drug, which I believe to be a lifesaver. It is also one of the most expensive drugs on the market and was certainly a financial burden, especially in that first year. Despite my stage 4 ovarian cancer diagnosis and my previous bout with breast cancer, I am doing really well! Having this huge financial worry taken off my shoulders is amazing. It is so therapeutic in itself, and I thank you.”

We are so pleased we have been able to help ease Janel’s financial burden so she can afford the life-changing treatment she desperately needs. If you would like to support patients like Janel, please consider a donation to HealthWell.

HealthWell to Serve as Presenting Sponsor for the 2025 Healthcare Advocate Summit

HealthWell will be the presenting sponsor for the 2025 Healthcare Advocate Summit, to be held September 2-5, 2025, in Las Vegas.

The three-day Summit features HealthWell-moderated panels and a focused agenda led by advocates and professionals who put patients first. The Summit brings together key players in medication access, health care navigation, pharmacy, reimbursement and others – all united in their commitment to breaking down barriers to care. If you’re involved in any part of the patient health care journey, this is a must-attend event.

HealthWell is also proud to sponsor the two-day networking lounge and to exhibit during the Summit. If you’re attending, please stop by and visit us in booth 203. Learn more.

It’s Easier Than Ever to Switch From Medication Copayment to Insurance Premium Assistance

Did you know that eligible Medicare grant recipients can elect a one-time switch from medication copayment assistance to insurance premium assistance? Grant recipients currently enrolled in a HealthWell Medicare Access Fund who have an available grant balance can opt-in to have their remaining copayment assistance grant balance switched to insurance premium (Medicare Part B) assistance. If this is right for you, simply call 800-675-8416 to speak with a HealthWell representative or send an email to [email protected].

Check Out Our Medication/Diagnosis Look Up Tool

Visit our homepage at www.HealthWellFoundation.org or one of our dedicated Patient, Provider, or Pharmacy portals to access this helpful new tool.

HealthWell makes it easy to quickly determine whether a patient’s specific disease and treatment are covered under one of our funds. Simply enter the diagnosis/ICD-10 code or prescribed medication/treatment into the designated box on our site to see whether we have a fund that covers it. If we don’t, please visit our Resource List to find other organizations that may be able to help.

HealthWell Showcased Robust Oncology Fund Portfolio at Leading Oncology Meeting

HealthWell was honored to exhibit at the 2025 ASCO® Annual Meeting in Chicago earlier this summer, where we met with patients, providers, and others interested in learning more about how we help to ease the financial burden for oncology patients and their caregivers. Since 2003, HealthWell has helped over 399,000 oncology patients with over $2.4 million in financial support through more than 595,000 grants.

To see where HealthWell is going next, visit our Conference schedule.

Cancer Health Summer 2025 Edition – 6^th Annual Cancer Health 25 Patient Advocates

Cancer Health empowers people living with cancer to actively manage and advocate for their care and improve their overall health. The site provides accessible information about treatment and quality of life for people with cancer and their loved ones, as well as information about cancer prevention and health policy.

Cancer Health recently shined a spotlight on 25 patient advocates for their unwavering efforts to support the cancer community. We were honored that our President & CEO, Michael S. Heimall, was one of the patient advocates recognized!

Cancer Health also interviewed our Chief Operations Officer, Fred Larbi, about HealthWell and how we connect people with financial help.

Thank you, Cancer Health, for recognizing the importance of our work in assisting oncology patients and for helping us spread the word about our programs and services so we can help even more patients in need.

Celebrating New Alliance Partners

HealthWell works with over 80 prominent patient advocacy and national health care organizations in many mutually beneficial ways that support our common patient communities.

We recently formed alliances with several new partners and invite you to visit their web sites to learn more about the work they do to make a lasting difference in patients’ lives:

• Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Network
• Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association
• National Association of Specialty Pharmacy
• Dupuytren Research Group
• Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative

We also unveiled our new Alliance Partner web page, which showcases our growing network of partners and highlights our engagement activities with them, as well as our support of local events and organizations that align with our mission.

Managing Financial and Emotional Support During a Difficult Diagnosis

Earlier this quarter, we were honored to join forces with our alliance partner, CaringBridge, to host a one-hour webinar on HealthWell’s essential financial assistance programs and the latest updates aimed at reducing the burden of medical expenses. Over 800 people registered for the webinar, which also highlighted CaringBridge’s inspiring mission to ensure that no one goes through a health journey alone.

You can view the webinar at any time by clicking here.

National Make-A-Will Month

August is National Make-A-Will Month, a reminder to all of us about the significance of planning ahead. Did you know that 68% of Americans do not have a will?

To make it easier for our community, HealthWell has partnered with FreeWill to provide an online will writing tool. Now is the perfect time to join over one million people who have used this resource to lay the groundwork for their legacy. It’s safe, secure, and takes 20 minutes or less to complete — and it’s 100% free to use. To get started, visit FreeWill.

For more information on including the HealthWell Foundation in your existing estate plans, please visit Individual Donors – HealthWell Foundation.

Review HealthWell on GreatNonprofits

HealthWell is honored to be designated as a 2024 Top-Rated Nonprofit organization by GreatNonprofits, the leading platform for community-sourced stories about nonprofits.

If you’ve been touched by HealthWell – as a patient, caregiver, donor, provider or pharmacist – we encourage you to share your story with others so they can learn about our life-changing work. Visit https://greatnonprofits.org/org/healthwell-foundation to read heartwarming stories from those we’ve served. Then add your own story to show your support for HealthWell.

Know Us Before You Need Us – Help Spread the Word!

No one ever expects to be diagnosed with a chronic or life-altering illness. No one can anticipate the financial burden that comes along with a life-changing diagnosis. Not knowing where to turn can be overwhelming and frightening. Knowing that you’re not alone and that HealthWell is here to help can provide hope to someone who has nowhere else to turn.

We want every underinsured American to know us before they need us! You can help us achieve this goal by spreading the word about the life-changing, often lifesaving, work we do.

Connect with us through our social communities! Here’s how you can help us make a difference in the life of a patient in need today!

1. Create a Facebook fundraiser to commemorate a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion.
2. Spread the word about the important work we do by sharing your HealthWell story.

Thank you for helping us help others in any way you can.