Financial Aid Funds

Patients diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

In partnership with ARDS Alliance, the ARDS Alliance The Sumita Dixit Recovery Fund offers a one-time $500 grant to eligible patients with a diagnosis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The fund will cover expenses related to transportation, lodging, housing, utilities, childcare, loss wages and nutritional needs related to patients’ treatments. To be eligible, the patient must meet income guidelines, application needs to be submitted within 6 months of diagnosis and the patient’s doctor confirms the diagnosis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Review the program disclaimer for this fund here. The fund will close once exhausted and reopen the first business day of the following month. All grants are provided on a first-come first served basis and distributed until funds are depleted.

Register and apply by calling 844-974-0257.

Patients diagnosed with Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) or Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS).

In partnership with Begin Again Foundation, the Begin Again Foundation Southeastern Virginia Financial Aid Fund offers one-time $1,000 grants to eligible patients with a diagnosis of Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) or Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS).  

The fund specifically provides support to eligible patients living in Southeastern Virginia which is verified using the zip code of the patient’s home address*.* The fund will cover expenses related to rent/mortgage, transportation, utilities, food/nutritional needs and/or lodging. To be eligible, the patient must meet income guidelines, application needs to be submitted within 6 months of diagnosis and the patient’s doctor confirms the diagnosis of Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) or Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). 

Review the program disclaimer for this fund here. The application portal will close once exhausted and reopen the first business day of the following month. All grants are provided on a first-come first served basis and distributed until funds are depleted.

Register and apply online here or by calling (855) 824-7941.

Patients diagnosed with Merkel Cell Carcinoma

The fund supports patients who have been diagnosed with the rare form of skin cancer known as Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC). Once approved, the financial fund provides one-time assistance of $1000 to cover transportation-related expenses connected to treatment appointments, lodging, and food or nutritional needs. Eligible patients include those who are undergoing active treatment, have received treatment within the previous 6 months, or will be receiving treatment in the next 60 days. Each patient must meet household income guidelines and provide diagnosis documentation in order to finalize the application. Review the program disclaimer for this fund. 

Register and apply online here.

Patients diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer In partnership with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC), the NOCC Financial Assistance Program supports patients that have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer or peritoneal cancer, by providing financial assistance for:

1. Non-medical expenses that may hinder patients from receiving the treatment and care they need
2. Common non-medical expenses related to clinical trial participation

The NOCC Clinical Trial Fund offers a $1,500 grant, once per year, to eligible patients diagnosed with ovarian cancer and participating in a clinical trial to cover common non-medical costs related to participation. The fund will cover expenses related to transportation to and from clinical trial treatment/doctor (airfare, gas, rental cars, taxi fare, parking/toll, etc.) hotels/lodging, and meals and food. To be eligible, the patient must meet income guidelines and provide diagnosis and clinical trial participation documentation to finalize the application. Review the program disclaimer for this fund here. Register and apply online here or by calling (866) 719-2767.

Patients diagnosed with prostate cancer

The fund supports patients who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and who are currently receiving treatment or are in maintenance therapy and reside in the state of Oklahoma. Once approved, the financial fund provides a one-time $300 grant to help offset the out-of-pocket expenses associated with transportation needs related to treatments. Each patient must meet household income guidelines and provide diagnosis documentation in order to finalize the application. Review the program disclaimer for this fund. 

Register and apply online here.

Patients diagnosed with a life altering spinal cord injury. In partnership with the Patric Young Foundation, The Patric Young SCI Financial Aid Fund offers a one-time $1,000 grant to eligible patients residing in Jacksonville or Gainesville Florida that have experienced a life-altering spinal cord injury. The fund helps offset the out-of-pocket expenses associated with transportation, housing, utilities, nutritional needs, home adaptations and adaptive devices not covered by insurance related to their injury, ongoing therapy, and treatment needs.

To be eligible, the patient must meet income guidelines, the patient must reside in Jacksonville or Gainesville Florida, which is verified using the zip code of the patient’s home address and experienced a life-altering spinal cord injury the patient’s doctor confirms. Review the English program disclaimer for this fund here and the Spanish program disclaimer here. All grants are provided on a first-come first served basis and distributed until funds are depleted.

Register and apply by calling 844-412-1065.

Patients diagnosed with COVID-19

This fund supports patients who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 within the last 6 months. Once approved, the fund provides one-time assistance of $500 to cover food or nutritional expenses, utility bills, rent or mortgage payments, temporary lodging needs, and car payments or other transportation expenses. Eligible patients include those who are currently diagnosed with COVID-19 or diagnosed with COVID-19 within the past six (6) months. Review the program disclaimer for this fund.

Register and apply online here.

Patients diagnosed with Stage III or Stage IV Breast Cancer

Supporting Stage III and Stage IV breast cancer patients, this financial fund provides a $600 grant specifically to cover various non-medical related expenses connected to treatment, including transportation assistance, food, utilities, housing expenses or pre-burial expenses. Each patient must meet income guidelines and provide documentation of current active treatment or treatment within the last 6 months in order to finalize the application.  Review the program disclaimer for this fund.

Register and apply online here.

Patients diagnosed with Thyroid Eye Disease

The fund supports patients who have been diagnosed with Thyroid Eye Disease and who are currently receiving treatment or are in maintenance therapy. Once approved, the financial fund provides a one-time $1,000 grant to help offset the out-of-pocket expenses associated with transportation, lodging, housing and utility needs related to treatments. Each patient must meet household income guidelines and provide diagnosis documentation in order to finalize the application. Review the program disclaimer for this fund.

Register and apply online here.

Patients diagnosed with a heart valve disorder The fund supports patients who have been diagnosed with a qualifying heart valve condition or disorder and who are currently receiving treatment, have been in treatment within the last 6 months or are starting treatment within 60 days. Once approved, the financial fund provides a one-time $500 grant to help offset the out-of-pocket expenses associated with transportation, lodging, housing, utilities, and food needs related to heart valve treatments. Each patient must meet household income guidelines and provide diagnosis documentation in order to finalize the application. Review the program disclaimer for this fund. Register and apply online here.

Patients diagnosed with Sepsis that resulted in an amputation that occurred in the past six (6) months.

In partnership with Begin Again Foundation, the Begin Again Foundation Amputee Fund offers one-time $1,000 grants to eligible patients with a diagnosis of sepsis who have experienced an amputation as a result sepsis.

The fund will cover expenses related to needed prosthetics and assistive devices not covered by insurance. To be eligible, the patient must meet income guidelines, application needs to be submitted within 6 months of diagnosis and the patient’s doctor confirms the patient’s diagnosis of sepsis, resulting in amputation, to finalize the application. 

Review the program disclaimer for this fund here. The application portal will close once exhausted and reopen the first business day of the following month. All grants are provided on a first-come first served basis and distributed until funds are depleted.

Register and apply online here or by calling (855) 824-7941.

Patients diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer In partnership with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC), the NOCC Financial Assistance Program supports patients who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer or peritoneal cancer, by providing financial assistance for:

• • Non-medical expenses that may hinder patients from receiving the treatment and care they need

The NOCC Treatment Fund offers a $1,000 grant, once per year, to eligible patients diagnosed with ovarian cancer for non-medical expenses related to treatment and care. The fund will cover transportation to and from treatment/doctor, rent/housing assistance, utilities/bills, food or groceries, child/elder care, and house cleaning services. To be eligible, the patient must meet income guidelines and provide diagnosis documentation to finalize the application. Review the program disclaimer for this fund here. Register and apply online here or by calling (866) 719-2767

Patients diagnosed with Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) or Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) In partnership with Begin Again Foundation, the Begin Again Foundation Financial Aid Fund offers one-time $1,000 grants to eligible patients with a diagnosis of Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) or Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). The fund will cover expenses related to rent/mortgage, transportation, utilities, food/nutritional needs and/or lodging. To be eligible, the patient must meet income guidelines, application needs to be submitted within 6 months of diagnosis and the patient’s doctor confirms the diagnosis of Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) or Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). Review the program disclaimer for this fund here. The application portal will close once exhausted and reopen the first business day of the following month. All grants are provided on a first-come first served basis and distributed until funds are depleted. Register and apply online here or by calling (855) 824-7941.  

Your child’s health and well-being is your first priority. We know it has been very difficult navigating the formula shortage, causing worry, stress and unexpected expenses.  The Pediatric Amino Acid Formula Emergency Assistance Fund has been established to provide direct financial assistance to families who have experienced unexpected costs related to an in-patient hospitalization or emergency room visit of a child who is reliant on amino acid-based formulas for nutrition, but could not consistently access them due to the shortage and experienced a medical crisis as a result. Review the program disclaimer for this fund here. The fund provides a $4,500 one-time grant to eligible patient, regardless of income or insurance status.  The grant funding can be used for

• Medical expenses not covered by any other third party payor
• Meals, hotels and child/elder care costs incurred by a parent/guardian during hospital/ER visit and;
• Wage loss of parent/guardian due to hospital/ER visit

For complete program eligibility information, registration and to apply, please visit https://www.patientadvocate.org/FormulaEmergencyAssistanceFund. The Pediatric Amino Acid and Metabolic Formulas Emergency Assistance Fund has been made possible through the generous support of

For bereaved families of a loved one who has passed from Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) or Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). In partnership with Begin Again Foundation, the Begin Again Foundation Bereavement Fund offers one-time $1,000 grants to eligible bereaved families to assist with the expense of laying a loved one who has passed from Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) or Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) to rest. To be eligible, the patient’s income prior to passing will need to meet programs financial guidelines, application will need to be submitted within 6 months of the deceased date and the patient succumbed to the diagnosis of Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) or Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). Qualifying diagnosis documentation include a death certificate with cause of death, doctor verification and/or medical notes. Review the program disclaimer for this fund here. The Angel fund will close once the program funds have been distributed for the month and will reopen the first business day of the following month. All grants are provided on a first-come first served basis and distributed until funds are depleted. Applications for burial or cremation expenses may be completed by a caregiver and/or family member. Register and apply online here or by calling toll-free (855) 824-7941.

Pediatric Patients diagnosed with cancer. In partnership with Mia’s Miracles, the Mia’s Miracles Financial Assistance Fund offers a one-time $2,000 grant to eligible patients with cancer. The fund will cover expenses related to transportation, lodging, housing, utilities, childcare and nutritional needs related to patients’ treatments. To be eligible, the patient must meet income guidelines, the patient must be under the age of eighteen, in active treatment and the patient’s doctor confirms the diagnosis of cancer. Review the English program disclaimer for this fund here and the Spanish program disclaimer here. The fund will close once exhausted and reopen the first business day of the following month. All grants are provided on a first-come first served basis and distributed until funds are depleted. Register and apply by calling 888-820-9767.