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Patient Aid Program

Contact us: (877) 557-2672 | [email protected]

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The Case Management team offers a free insurance evaluation to help blood cancer patients review coverage, explore plan options, identify financial assistance programs, and enroll in a new plan. Whether you have employer-sponsored insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or a Marketplace plan, we're here to help. Call 1-833-507-8036 or visit Get started online now.


Patient Aid Program

Eligible patients will receive a one-time $100 stipend to help offset non-medical expenses.

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.

CURRENT FUND STATUS:
Open

Fund is currently Open.

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.

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Program information

The Blood Cancer United Patient Aid Program provides financial assistance to blood cancer patients. Eligible patients will receive a one-time $100 stipend to help offset non-medical expenses like transportation, food, housing, utilities, etc. There are no income criteria to qualify for this program; patients can be insured or uninsured. 

 

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this program:

  • Reside in the U.S. or U.S. territories at the time of their application.
     
  • Have NOT received a Patient Aid Program award in the past.
  • Have a blood cancer diagnosis confirmed by a doctor. Patient must be:
    • In active treatment, scheduled to begin treatment, or in active surveillance (watchful waiting). IF NOT, you may be eligible for assistance with insurance navigation. Click here for help
    • For members of the U.S. military, diplomats, etc. who may be serving overseas, the healthcare provider attesting to the diagnosis must have a National Provider Identification (NPI) number and use it on the application.

 

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

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

Apply now

Need help?
For portal technical support, please call us at (877) 557-2672 or
e-mail [email protected].

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

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

Apply now

Click here to download the paper application 

Need help?
For portal technical support, please call us at (877) 557-2672 or
e-mail [email protected].

Patients who are unsure of their Social Security number or Alien ID number should call (877) 557-2672 to apply. Please note that these patients will be required to submit documentation to verify identity.

Frequently asked questions

 

Program support

We are a nonprofit organization that relies on the generosity of individuals, foundations, and corporate contributions to advance its mission. Program support is made possible by: 

  • AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 

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