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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 – February 26
Supporting Patients, Together: Financial Assistance Across the Continuum of Care. Join us for an 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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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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Are you or a loved one struggling to afford essential medications and treatments for Cushing`s disease or Cushing`s syndrome? HealthWell may be able to help. We`re offering up to $10,000 in financial assistance for eligible patients living with Cushing`s disease or Cushing`s syndrome to cover the cost of medication copays and insurance premiums (Medicare Part B only).
To learn more about the fund, eligibility, and how to apply, visit our Cushing`s Disease or Cushing`s Syndrome Fund page via the Disease Funds link in our bio.
Meet Tom L., one of HealthWell`s Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Fund grant recipients. Following his ALS diagnosis, Tom depended on ongoing, essential medications. Tom and his wife Nelly found the combined medical expenses and everyday living costs difficult to manage. HealthWell provided support when they needed it most, easing the financial strain.
This #BrainAwarenessWeek, join us in spreading the word about the financial assistance HealthWell offers through our robust portfolio of neurological disease funds to ensure that no patient goes without critical medical care simply because their health insurance is not enough.
To learn more, determine eligibility, and apply for assistance, visit our Disease Funds page via the link in our bio!
Today is Certified Nurses Day! Join us in celebrating the incredible dedication and expertise of certified nurses who go above and beyond for their patients every day.
Beyond clinical care, nurses can play a vital role in helping patients navigate the challenges of treatment, including the financial burden. By educating patients about charitable assistance programs like the HealthWell Foundation, nurses can help ensure that their patients are able to access the critical care that they need when health insurance is not enough.
Thank you for being advocates, educators, and champions for your patients!
Did you know that HealthWell has a Patient Mobile App? Existing patients can easily manage grant(s), re-enroll in grant(s), upload documents, track the status of payments, sign up for Real-Time Fund Alerts, and more! Download the free app today from the App Store or Google Play via the link in our bio.
Consider supporting HealthWell by becoming a monthly donor! Our monthly donors provide the HealthWell Foundation with sustainable funding all year round, which helps us focus on what matters most – providing support in accessing critical medical treatments to individuals facing financial hardship. A gift as small as $25 per month can help change the life of someone in need! To make a one-time or recurring donation, please visit https://bit.ly/3V2HGsR
March is #NationalKidneyMonth! It’s a great time to remember how important our kidneys are and how simple habits like staying hydrated, eating a balanced diet, and getting regular check-ups can make a difference.
This National Kidney Month, help us spread the word about HealthWell`s open kidney-related disease funds to assist hyperoxaluria and renal cell carcinoma patients with out-of-pocket treatment costs. To learn more about the funds, eligibility, and how to apply, please visit the Disease Funds 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!
March is National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month! According to our friends at the National MS Society, the treatment options for MS have expanded rapidly over the past decade. These transformative advancements in the care and treatment of MS make day-to-day life more manageable for many people living with the disease. Yet a stark truth remains – MS still has no cure and still has a major impact on those diagnosed and their loved ones, often in ways you can’t see.
HealthWell understands the financial impact that a multiple sclerosis diagnosis can have on individuals and their families. Our Multiple Sclerosis - Medicare Access Fund offers up to $8,000 in prescription drug copayment or insurance premium (Medicare Part B only) assistance to eligible patients living with MS.
To learn more about the fund, eligibility, and how to apply, please visit our Multiple Sclerosis - Medicare Access Fund page via the Disease Funds link in our bio!
