Financial Assistance Programs
These resources were originally published by Myeloma Crowd here.
Financial Resources
Before starting treatment, patients and their caregivers should meet with the financial counselor at the facility where they will be treated. Each hospital will have its own financial counselor within each specific clinic (like the myeloma clinic or myeloma/lymphoma clinic). The counselor will help determine coverage and estimate out of pocket costs. There may be restrictions on treatment options covered by Medicare and Medicaid. After you have met with the counselor, the resources below can help bridge financial gaps.
Myeloma advocate and financial planner Diahanna Valentine helped compile this list of helpful financial resources. To contact Diahanna for professional assistance, email her at dtvallentine@gmail.com.
Pharmaceutical Company Patient Assistance Programs
Amgen Assist 360 (1-800-28-AMGEN) (Kyprolis, Xgeva, Neupogen, Neulasta)
BMS Access Support (1-800-861-0048) (Empliciti)
Celgene Patient Support (1-800-931-8691, EXT 4077) (Revlimid, Pomalyst, Thalomid)
Genentech (1-888-941-3331) (Venclexta)
(800-609-1083) (Doxil, Darzalex)
Novartis Patient Assistance (1-800-245-5356) (Farydak, Zometa)
Takeda Oncology (1-844-817-6468) (Ninlaro, Velcade)
Other Patient Assistance Programs
Be The Match (Post-transplant financial assistance)
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Co-pay Assistance Program
National Organization for Rare Disorders
Patient Access Network Foundation
Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Basic Living Expenses
American Childhood Cancer Organization
American Life Fund
The Bone Marrow Foundation
Child Care Expenses
Equipment /Supplies Expenses
Government Assistance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Eligibility.com (Medicare Resources)
Social Security Administration
Social Security Disability Resource Center
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Home Health Care Assistance
Housing During Treatment
American Cancer Society (Hope Lodges)
Healthcare Hospitality Network Inc
Insurance Premium Expenses
American Kidney Fund (dialysis patients)
CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation
Fifth Season Financial Assistance
HealthWell Foundation (diagnosis-specific)
Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief
Legal Issues
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
National Health Law Program(links to assistance programs)
Social Security Disability Resource Center
Medical Care Expenses
Fifth Season Financial Assistance
Foundation for Health Coverage Education
Patient Access Network Foundation
Post Treatment Financial Needs
Prescription Expenses
CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation
Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition
Foundation for Health Coverage Education
Patient Access Network Foundation
Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief
Transportation and Travel Resources
American Cancer Society (Road to Recovery)
Angel Airlines for Cancer Patientsrg
