Susan Lang Pre CAR T-cell Therapy Travel Assistance Program

Susan Lang Pre CAR T-Cell Therapy Travel Assistance Program

CURRENT FUND STATUS:

(Fully Subscribed) Fund is closed and not accepting applications at this time.

Please note: Changes to funds are reflected on this webpage as quickly as possible. For up-to-the-minute fund status, please call (877) 557-2672. If you started an application prior to a fund becoming fully subscribed, please continue with the application.

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Program description

Blood Cancer United's Susan Lang Pre CAR T-cell Therapy Travel Assistance program is available to blood cancer patients with significant financial need. The fund provides financial assistance to patients diagnosed with a blood cancer who are being evaluated to receive CAR T-cell therapy as either standard treatment or a clinical trial. 

CAR T-cell therapy is a form of immunotherapy that uses specially altered T cells. A sample of a patient's T cells are collected from the blood, then modified in a lab to produce special structures called chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) on their surface. Then, these CAR T cells are reinfused back into the patient's blood. 

Assistance covers travel and lodging expenses from the evaluation phase through the end of the patient eligibility phase.  At the end of the patient eligibility phase, please call the program at (877) 557-2672 to deactivate your card. All unused funds will help support other patients being evaluated for pre CAR T-cell therapy.  

Patients cannot receive travel assistance from more than one fund in a 6-month period. 

**As a non-profit organization, we rely on the generosity of our sponsors. Program continuation is dependent on the availability of funds and the program could be modified or discontinued at any time if funding is limited or no longer available. Please visit our website in the future to become aware of new funding.** 

Covered expenses 

Those who qualify will receive $2,500 to cover the cost of treatment-related travel and lodging expenses for the patient and caregiver including: ground transportation; tolls; gas; parking; car rental; car maintenance, repairs and parts; air transportation; baggage fees; lodging; and ambulance services. 

The following expenses are not covered: food and beverages, alcohol, tobacco, clothing, medical/pharmacy expenses, and international travel.

Program eligibility criteria

• Have a household income that is at or below 600 percent of the U.S. federal poverty guidelines (PDF) as adjusted by the Cost-of-Living Index (COLI). You will be asked for your zip code to determine your COLI.
• Be a United States citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or U.S. territories.
• Have a blood cancer diagnosis confirmed by a doctor
• Be in the process of being evaluated for CAR T-cell therapy, as either standard treatment or a clinical trial
• Patients may be insured or uninsured 

Apply now

STEP 1: Gather the following information: 

• The patient’s demographic information (including their Social Security number and date of birth) and their contact information
  • If the patient is a minor, you will need a guardian Social Security number as well.
• The name of the diagnosis.
• Household financial income.
• The name of the treating physician and his/her phone/fax numbers.
• This information will not be shared and is for verification purposes only.  

STEP 2: Contact the program 

• By Phone: (877) 557-2672 
  Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
• Online Portal: For Patients | For Medical Healthcare Providers 
  24/7, Available in English only

Awards are based on a first-come first-served basis, for as long as funding is available. Submitting the application doesn't guarantee acceptance in the program. Your application will be reviewed, and you will be notified of your status.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

• Program FAQs (PDF)
• Patient Financial Assistance Programs at a Glance (PDF)