When health insurance is not enough - HealthWell Foundation

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 disease fund is currently closed. Sign up for email or text/call alerts to receive instant notifications.

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.

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You must be receiving treatment in the U.S. or U.S. territories to qualify for assistance.

Our services are free of charge.

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– Jay | Cardiomyopathy – Medicare Access grant recipient

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– Veda | Hepatitis C grant recipient

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– Aryahi | Pediatric Assistance grant recipient

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– JoAnn | Multiple Myeloma – Medicare Access grant recipient

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– Yevgeniy | Type 2 Diabetes grant recipient

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– Luvone | Hepatitis C grant recipient

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– Roua | Cystic Fibrosis Vitamins and Supplements grant recipient

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– Dorothy | Cardiomyopathy – Medicare Access grant recipient

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