Fungal Infections-Aspergillosis and Candidiasis

Treatments Covered

  • Abelcet
  • Ambisome
  • Amphotericin B
  • Cancidas
  • Ciclopirox
  • Clotrimazole
  • Cresemba
  • Econazole
  • Eraxis
  • Exelderm
  • Fluconazole
  • Flucytosine
  • Iodoquinol
  • Itraconazole
  • Ketoconazole (topical Only)
  • Mycamine
  • Noxafil
  • Nystatin
  • Nystop
  • Prednisone
  • Sporanox
  • Terbinafine  
  • Terconazole
  • Tolsura
  • Triamcinolone
  • Voriconazole

Fund Definition

Assistance with the prescription drugs and biologics used in the treatment of fungal infections, specifically aspergillosis and candidiasis (others considered on a case-by-case basis).

Grant Utilization

HealthWell estimates that patients use an average of $1,550 during their 12-month grant period for this disease area.

Do I Qualify?

HealthWell bases eligibility on an individual’s medical, financial and insurance situation. To qualify for HealthWell’s assistance, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Please make sure that HealthWell currently has a fund for your diagnosis/indication and that your medication is covered under that fund by visiting our Disease Funds listing. If we do not have a fund that currently covers your diagnosis, please check back as we frequently open and reopen programs as funding becomes available. The Foundation is able to help patients receiving treatment for indications for which we currently have an open fund. We can only assist with medications that have been prescribed to treat the disease/covered diagnosis. You will be asked to provide the Foundation with the patient’s diagnosis, which must be verified by a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant’s signature. The patient must receive treatment in the United States.

  • To qualify for assistance from HealthWell, you must have some form of health insurance (private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, TriCare, etc.) that covers part of the cost of your treatment. The Foundation will refer patients without prescription insurance to other programs, such as manufacturer patient assistance programs.

  • HealthWell assists individuals with incomes up to 300-500% of the Federal Poverty Level. The Foundation also considers the number in a household and cost of living in a particular city or state. If you believe you qualify for assistance, you may begin the application process here.
  • If you are receiving treatment in the U.S. and have met the eligibility criteria as listed, you are ready to apply! Please note that you will be asked to provide a Social Security Number in order to create a grant. This information is gathered to eliminate duplicate applications and is kept secure and confidential.

About Fungal Infections

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, anyone can get a fungal infection. Fungi are common in the environment, but they are more likely to cause infections in individuals with weak immune systems, such as anyone who has cancer, has had a stem cell or organ transplant, is taking a medication that weakens the immune system, or is hospitalized for an illness that weakened the immune system. Invasive fungal infections can affect the blood, heart, brain, eyes, bones, and other parts of the body.  Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 

Additional Resources

You may also visit our Resource List to view other copayment organizations that may provide assistance.

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