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Assistance programs

Browse charitable and nonprofit programs that may help pay your medical bills, prescriptions, or treatment costs.

12 programs

Patient Access Network Foundation

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Independent nonprofit providing copay assistance to underinsured patients with chronic, life-threatening, or rare diseases.

prescription
chronic illness
cancer
rare disease
Avg. award: $500 – $7,500 per yearNationwide

HealthWell Foundation

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Helps insured patients afford prescription copays, deductibles, and treatment-related costs for over 80 conditions.

prescription
chronic illness
cancer
pediatric
Avg. award: $2,000 – $15,000Nationwide

NeedyMeds

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Free national database of patient assistance programs, drug discount cards, and resources for medical bills.

prescription
general
clinic
Avg. award: Varies (referrals)Nationwide

Undue Medical Debt (formerly RIP Medical Debt)

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Buys and abolishes medical debt for households at or below 400% FPL or with debts >5% of income. You cannot apply directly — relief arrives by mail.

debt relief
Avg. award: Full debt forgiveness for qualifying portfoliosNationwide

Good Days

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Provides financial assistance for chronic disease therapies, copays, premiums, and travel.

chronic illness
cancer
prescription
Avg. award: $1,000 – $10,000Nationwide

CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation

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Assists insured cancer patients with treatment copays for specific cancer diagnoses.

cancer
prescription
Avg. award: $5,000 – $10,000 per yearNationwide

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Patient Aid

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Financial aid for blood cancer patients to help with treatment-related expenses.

cancer
Avg. award: Up to $500 per yearNationwide

Dental Lifeline Network

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Free comprehensive dental treatment for elderly, disabled, or medically fragile patients.

dental
Avg. award: Average $7,000 in donated careNationwide

NAMI HelpLine & Resource Navigator

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Free mental health support, navigation, and connection to low-cost or free care providers nationwide.

mental health
Avg. award: N/A — referral serviceNationwide

Every Mother Counts — Maternity Care Assistance

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Connects pregnant patients with maternity-focused community organizations and reduced-cost prenatal care.

maternity
Avg. award: Varies by partner organizationNationwide

California Hospital Fair Pricing Policies Act

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California law requiring hospitals to offer discounted or free care to uninsured/underinsured patients up to 400% FPL.

hospital bill
state law
Avg. award: Up to 100% bill reduction1 state

New York Hospital Financial Assistance Law

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New York requires hospitals to offer discounted care to patients up to 300% FPL and limits collection actions.

hospital bill
state law
Avg. award: Discount up to 100% of bill1 state