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Susan Lang Pay-It-Forward Patient Travel Assistance Program
Available to blood cancer patients with significant financial need. Qualified applicants will receive $500 to cover the cost of treatment-related travel and lodging expenses for the patient and caregiver.
Program description
Blood Cancer United's Susan Lang Pay-It-Forward Patient Travel Assistance program is available to blood cancer patients, with significant financial need. Those who qualify will receive $500, once within a 6 month period, 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.
Please note the following expenses are not covered: food and beverages, alcohol, tobacco, clothing, medical/pharmacy expenses, and international travel. Any expense not covered by the program may be subject to audit and may result in loss of award.
General 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
- Patient must be in active treatment, scheduled to begin treatment, or is being monitored by their doctor.
- Patients may be insured or uninsured
Patients cannot receive travel assistance from more than one fund in a 6-month period.
Available funding
If a fund is listed as Open, please visit the Apply Now section to apply.
If a fund is listed as Closed, it is at maximum capacity, serving those enrolled, and is no longer accepting applications.
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.
National funds
The following funds are available throughout the U.S. and U.S. territories:
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML) Clinical Trial Travel Fund - $2,500
Assists eligible patients diagnosed with Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia, being evaluated for or participating in a clinical trial, who are United States citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or U.S. territories.
National Travel Fund
Assists eligible blood cancer patients who are United States citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or U.S. territories.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Fund
Assists eligible patients diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or U.S territories.
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML) Travel Fund
Assists eligible patients diagnosed with Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia who are United States citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or U.S. territories.
Myeloma Fund
Assists eligible patients diagnosed with Myeloma who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or U.S territories.
Pediatric Fund
Provides assistance to eligible patients from birth through 19 years of age who have a blood cancer diagnosis, who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or U.S. territories.
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.
Apply now
Blood Cancer United offers patients, caregivers, pharmacies, and healthcare providers two easy ways to apply on behalf of a patient:
What you need to apply (PDF)
By phone: (877) 557-2672 (Hablamos español)
Speak with an Intake Specialist, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., who can walk you through the application process
Online portal
24/7, available in English only
If this is your first time visiting the Blood Cancer United Financial Assistance Online Portal, you will need to register before you can apply.
Online Portal Registration Guide (PDF)
Need help?
For portal technical support, please call us at (877) 557-2672 or
e-mail [email protected].
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Marilyn Stiglitz supports the Susan Lang Pay-It-Forward Patient Travel Assistance Program
Blood Cancer United is pleased to share the story behind our Susan Lang Pay-It-Forward Patient Travel Assistance Program
Patient travel assistance benefits and taxable income
As a charity, Blood Cancer United is exempt from federal income tax and individuals who receive assistance from a charity to meet their personal needs do not generally have to pay federal income tax on the value of the assistance they receive. With this being said it should not affect their ability to receive financial assistance from the government or affect their income taxes.
Contact information
Blood Cancer United
Susan Lang Pay-It-Forward Patient Travel Assistance Program
PO Box 12268
Newport News, VA 23612
Toll Free Number: (877) 557-2672
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: (877) 267-2932
Program support
Blood Cancer United is a nonprofit organization that relies on the generosity of individual, foundation and corporate contributions to advance its mission. The Susan Lang Pay-It-Forward Patient Travel Assistance program is supported by:
- AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
- Genentech, A Member of the Roche Group
- Lang/Stiglitz Family Fund
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