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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.
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– 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
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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.
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Received Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency
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More Than $5.2 Billion in Grants Paid to Date
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of Every Dollar Donated Goes Directly to Patient Grants and Services
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HealthWell Foundation Chief Operations Officer, Fred Larbi, and Director, Development & Growth, Sarina Robbins, were recently published in @ncodaorg`s Oncolytics Today Spring 2026 Issue. Fred and Sarina`s article, titled "Financial Relief for Multiple Myeloma: HealthWell Foundation Provides Support," details the financial burden of high multiple myeloma medication costs on patients and the assistance that is available through HealthWell`s Multiple Myeloma - Medicare Access Fund.
To read the full article, please visit the Oncolytics Today Spring 2026 link in our bio.
Through our Alagille Syndrome Vitamins & Supplements Fund, HealthWell is offering up to $1,500 in copayment assistance to eligible patients with annual household incomes up to 500 percent of the federal poverty level for vitamins and supplements formulated to support the management of their condition.
To learn more about the fund, eligibility, and how to apply, visit our Alagille Syndrome Vitamins & Supplements Fund page via the Disease Funds link in our bio.
April is Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month! We stand alongside Prevent Cancer Foundation to raise awareness for routine cancer screenings, even when you feel fine. Routine screenings can lead to #BetterOutcomes for your health—that means more treatment options, more healthy days ahead and more time with the people you love. Learn more at the Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month link in our bio.
HealthWell`s Peyronie`s Disease Fund provides 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!
People with chronic or life-altering illnesses like cancer or Alzheimer’s may see a range of health care providers as they manage their condition from diagnosis through survivorship. Most are likely familiar with roles played by physicians, nurses, and surgeons, but what about physician associates (PAs)? What role do they play in an integrated care team, and how can they help patients navigate the often-complex health care ecosystem to ensure that all their needs are being met?
We reached out to Jennifer Kolb, DMSc, PA-C, Chief Medical Officer of the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to learn more about this critical and growing part of the U.S. healthcare workforce and the crucial part they play as a trusted point of contact on the care team, helping patients navigate their care.
👉 Click the Real World Health Care blog link in our bio to read the article.
Today is #WorldHealthDay, a day to reflect on the significance of health and wellness for all. Let’s take this opportunity to spread awareness and work together for a healthier future. To learn more, please visit the World Health Day link in our bio.
HealthWell`s Tardive Dyskinesia - Medicare Access Fund provides up to $5,000 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 Tardive Dyskinesia - Medicare Access Fund page via the Disease Funds link in our bio!
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