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Independent nonprofit providing copay assistance to underinsured patients with chronic, life-threatening, or rare diseases. Operates 70+ disease-specific funds covering treatments, medications, and out-of-pocket costs.

Helps insured patients afford prescription copays, deductibles, and treatment-related costs for over 80 chronic and life-altering conditions. Also offers pediatric and travel grants.

Free national database of patient assistance programs, drug discount cards, free/low-cost clinics, and disease-based aid. Their drug discount card can save up to 80% on prescriptions at most pharmacies.

Buys and abolishes medical debt for households at or below 400% FPL or with debts >5% of income. You cannot apply directly — relief arrives by mail when your debt is included in a bought portfolio.

Provides financial assistance for chronic disease therapies, copays, premiums, travel, and diagnostic testing. Operates dozens of disease funds opening and closing throughout the year.

Assists insured cancer patients with treatment copays for specific cancer diagnoses. Also offers limited grants for transportation, home care, and child care through CancerCare's broader programs.

Financial aid for blood cancer patients to help with treatment-related expenses including drug copays, travel, and urgent needs. Also offers free education, support groups, and clinical trial navigation.

Free comprehensive dental treatment through a network of 15,000+ volunteer dentists for elderly, permanently disabled, or medically fragile patients who cannot afford care.

Free mental health support, navigation, and connection to low-cost or free care providers nationwide. Offers crisis text line (text NAMI to 62640) and peer-led support groups.

Connects pregnant patients with maternity-focused community organizations and reduced-cost prenatal, birth, and postpartum care via grant partners across the U.S.

California law requiring hospitals to offer discounted or free care to uninsured/underinsured patients up to 400% FPL. Caps charges at the highest amount Medicare/Medi-Cal would pay.

New York requires hospitals to offer discounted care to patients up to 300% FPL, caps interest on medical debt at 2%, and limits collection actions including wage garnishment.

Comprehensive directory of pharmaceutical company patient assistance programs (PAPs) that provide free or low-cost brand-name prescription drugs directly to qualifying uninsured or underinsured patients.

Free search platform from PhRMA connecting patients to 900+ public and private prescription assistance programs offered by member biopharmaceutical companies.

Provides direct financial assistance to dialysis patients for health insurance premiums, Medigap, Medicare Part B/D, and treatment-related costs. Also funds kidney transplant recipient grants.

Operates 90+ disease-specific patient assistance programs covering medication copays, insurance premiums, diagnostic testing, and travel for treatment of rare diseases.

Free transportation to and from cancer treatment via volunteer drivers. ACS also operates Hope Lodge for free lodging during treatment and 24/7 cancer information helpline.

Free or low-cost lodging for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals. Also operates Ronald McDonald Family Rooms inside hospitals and Care Mobile clinics.

Provides short-term emergency grants to low-income workers facing unexpected expenses (including medical bills) that could push them into poverty. Pays vendors directly.

Independent charitable patient assistance organization helping people with chronic, rare, or life-threatening illnesses afford copays, coinsurance, deductibles, and insurance premiums.

Provides direct copay assistance for prescriptions to insured patients with chronic, life-altering conditions. PAF also offers free case managers to resolve insurance disputes and access issues.

Federal program at participating hospitals (received Hill-Burton construction funds) that must provide free or reduced-cost care to people unable to pay. Searchable list of obligated facilities online.

Pediatric specialty care (orthopedics, burns, spinal cord injury, cleft lip/palate) at no cost to families regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Network of 20+ hospitals and clinics.

Free basic eye care from volunteer optometrists for low-income, uninsured workers and their families who lack vision insurance and meet income guidelines.

Texas state-mandated program where each county provides basic healthcare services to residents at or below 21% FPL who are not eligible for other assistance. Covers primary, hospital, and prescription care.

Provides limited financial assistance to actively-treated breast cancer patients for transportation, lodging, child care, food, and medical supplies needed to access treatment.

Reimburses cancer patients for travel and lodging costs to participate in FDA-approved clinical trials, removing financial barriers to cutting-edge treatment.

Free legal and financial navigation for cancer patients and survivors. Educational resources on insurance, employment rights, disability, and estate planning.

Provides emergency financial assistance and financial education to families facing a cancer diagnosis. Pays vendors directly for housing, utilities, transportation, and food.

Provides financial assistance grants to bone marrow, stem cell, and cord blood transplant patients for non-medical expenses including donor search, transportation, and lodging.

Provides 90 days of non-medical bill payment assistance (housing, transportation, utilities, insurance) to breast cancer patients in active treatment who have lost income.

Peer mentoring and limited financial assistance for women diagnosed with ovarian and gynecologic cancers, plus free survivor support and clinical trial navigation.

Patient navigation, second-opinion programs, and connection to financial assistance funds for kidney cancer patients. Free educational resources and clinician finder.

Free Patient Services case managers help with diagnosis, treatment options, clinical trials, diet, and financial/insurance navigation for pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers.

Lung cancer patient support including HELPLine navigators, peer mentoring, oxygen-travel grants, and financial assistance referrals.

One-time financial assistance grants for colorectal cancer patients in active treatment to help with non-medical living expenses.

Emergency financial assistance, MS Navigators, and connection to disease-modifying therapy programs for people living with multiple sclerosis.

Equipment loan closets, in-home care grants, respite care, and care services navigation for people living with ALS through local chapters.

Free Parkinson's helpline staffed by specialists offering resource navigation, clinical trial matching, and connection to local support services.

24/7 free helpline offering care consultations, decision support, local resource referrals, and respite care grants for people with dementia and caregivers.

Free 24/7 helpline plus connection to local affiliates that may provide medication assistance, scholarships, camp funding, and seizure-response training.

Free IBD Help Center with patient navigators offering benefits help, insurance appeals support, and connection to copay assistance programs.

Free helpline providing personalized guidance on treatment options, insurance appeals, and connection to disease-modifying drug copay assistance.

Free national resource center connecting lupus patients to copay assistance programs, clinical trials, and lupus-trained specialists.

Centralized resource hub connecting people with diabetes to insulin patient assistance programs, manufacturer copay cards, and emergency supplies.

Manufacturer patient assistance program providing free Lilly medications (including insulins, oncology, and mental health drugs) to qualifying uninsured/underinsured patients.

Free Novo Nordisk insulin and other medications for U.S. citizens or legal residents who are uninsured and meet income requirements (≤400% FPL).

Provides free Sanofi medications (including insulins like Lantus and Toujeo) and vaccines to uninsured patients who meet income guidelines.

Connects eligible patients to Pfizer prescription assistance, copay savings cards, and free medication programs across most Pfizer brand-name drugs.

Free BMS medications (including oncology and immunology brands) for uninsured and underinsured patients who meet financial criteria.

Provides free Genentech medications (including breast and lung cancer therapies, ophthalmology drugs) to people who do not have insurance coverage for them.

Free Merck medicines and adult vaccines for U.S. patients who are uninsured or whose insurance does not cover the medicine, with income at or below 400% FPL.

Provides free AstraZeneca medicines for qualifying uninsured patients and Medicare Part D enrollees who meet income limits.

Free Boehringer Ingelheim medications for uninsured patients with no other access to coverage, who meet financial eligibility.

Provides medication assistance for Gilead products (HIV, hepatitis, oncology) including a free medication program for uninsured and a copay coupon program for the insured.

Federal program providing primary medical care, medications (via ADAP), and essential support services for low-income people with HIV who lack sufficient health coverage.

Free or low-cost mammograms, Pap tests, and diagnostic services for uninsured/underinsured women meeting income limits, available in all 50 states, DC, and tribes.

Network of 1,400+ community health centers offering primary care, dental, mental health, and pharmacy on a sliding fee scale based on income — no one turned away.

Directory of 1,400+ free and charitable clinics across the U.S. providing free or low-cost medical, dental, vision, and mental health care to the uninsured.

Mobile pop-up free clinics across the U.S. providing dental, vision, and medical care with no eligibility requirements — first come, first served.

Large pop-up dental clinics organized by state dental associations providing free dental care (extractions, fillings, cleanings) to uninsured and low-income patients.

Free one-day dental events at participating offices nationwide providing cleanings, extractions, or fillings to anyone in need (typically first come, first served).

Local Lions Clubs provide free recycled eyeglasses, eye exams, and vision screenings to qualifying low-income individuals through community sight programs.

Free comprehensive eye exam from a volunteer ophthalmologist for eligible seniors (65+) and people at increased risk of glaucoma; covers up to one year of follow-up care.

Free cleft lip and cleft palate surgery, dental care, speech therapy, and follow-up for children and adults in need.

Grants wishes to children ages 2½–18 with critical illnesses to provide hope, strength, and joy. Not a financial program but offers significant non-medical support.

Provides cutting-edge pediatric cancer and catastrophic disease treatment at no cost to families — including travel, lodging, and food. Referral required.

Patient navigation, NF clinic finder, and resource referrals for children and adults living with neurofibromatosis.

Free personalized service for people with CF and families to navigate insurance, financial, legal, and other case-management challenges.

HANDI information center, insurance navigation, and emergency assistance referrals for individuals living with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.

Network of community-based organizations providing patient navigation, financial assistance referrals, and advocacy for people living with sickle cell disease.

Free Patient Navigation Center connects people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis to copay assistance, treatment options, and dermatologists.

Educational resources, helpline, and connection to copay assistance programs for people with asthma, allergies, and related conditions.

Free support network for heart disease and stroke patients including a CarePartner mobile app, recovery tools, and connection to local resources and copay programs.

Peer-to-peer support visits and resources for heart disease patients and their families, partnering with hospitals nationwide.

Free cancer support, peer matching, and resource navigation including connection to financial and copay assistance programs across cancer types.

One of the oldest charitable copay assistance organizations, helping people with chronic and rare conditions afford insurance premiums and copays via 30+ disease funds.

Charitable patient assistance covering copays, premiums, ancillary costs, and travel for chronic and rare disease patients across dozens of disease-specific funds.

Free physician directory, patient navigator, and connection to copay assistance and medication programs for people living with hepatitis B.

Patient education, navigation, and connection to financial assistance for people living with liver cancer, fatty liver disease, hepatitis, and other liver conditions.

Free CancerCare line and resources to help survivors navigate insurance, employment, financial, and legal challenges from diagnosis through survivorship.

Free, confidential, 24/7 federal treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental health and/or substance use disorders.

Free 24/7 confidential crisis support via call, text, or chat for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, plus referrals to local mental health services.

Nonprofit network of therapists offering in-person and online sessions for $40–$70 (steady rate) to people without insurance or with high deductibles. One-time $65 lifetime membership.

Local Mental Health America affiliates provide low-cost therapy, support groups, screenings, and navigation to community mental health resources nationwide.

Free in-hospital and online support for families with babies in the NICU, including educational materials, support groups, and connection to financial resources.

Federal program providing nutritious food, breastfeeding support, healthcare referrals, and nutrition education to low-income pregnant and postpartum women and children under 5.

Federal-state partnership offering low-cost health coverage to children in families that earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private coverage.

State-administered programs that help pay Medicare Part A & B premiums, deductibles, copays, and coinsurance for low-income Medicare beneficiaries.

Federal program helping people with limited income and resources pay Medicare Part D prescription drug costs, including premiums, deductibles, and copays.

Free, unbiased local Medicare counseling in every state on enrollment, plan choice, appeals, and assistance programs (MSPs, Extra Help).

Free online tool screening older adults for 2,500+ benefits programs (medical, prescription, food, utilities) at federal, state, and local levels.

Local Salvation Army offices provide emergency assistance with prescriptions, medical bills, utilities, food, and rent — varies by location.

Local Catholic Charities offices provide emergency financial assistance for medical bills, prescriptions, rent, and utilities to people of any (or no) faith.

Free 24/7 confidential service connecting people to local resources for medical bills, prescriptions, mental health, food, utilities, housing, and more.

Free prescription discount card accepted at 65,000+ pharmacies nationwide, saving an average of 45% on prescriptions for uninsured and insured (where lower than copay).

Free online tool comparing prescription prices at local pharmacies and providing discount coupons. No insurance, registration, or income requirements.

Online pharmacy selling 2,500+ generic medications at manufacturer cost plus 15% markup, $5 pharmacy labor fee, and shipping. No insurance needed.

Florida law requires hospitals to publish financial assistance policies and offer discounts to qualifying low-income, uninsured patients; nonprofit hospitals must comply with §501(r).

Washington requires hospitals to provide free care to patients up to 300% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL, one of the strongest charity care laws in the nation.