When health insurance is not enough - HealthWell Foundation

When health insurance is not enough, we fill the gap by assisting with copays, premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses for essential treatments and medications.

You may qualify if:

You have some form of health insurance.

You must have some form of health insurance to qualify for assistance.

Your disease is covered.

Your disease fund is currently closed. Sign up for email or text/call alerts to receive instant notifications.

Your treatment is covered.

Your income is within 500% of FPL guidelines.

Your income must be within 500% of FPL guidelines to qualify for assistance.

The calculation is an estimate based on the income you provided. You may still apply below.

You're receiving treatments in the U.S. or U.S. territories.

Please proceed with your application.

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You must be receiving treatment in the U.S. or U.S. territories to qualify for assistance.

Our services are free of charge.

New Patient Mobile App

Frowning elderly man sitting in a wooden chair in his living room.

– Jay | Cardiomyopathy – Medicare Access grant recipient

Elderly woman and her Yorkie dog sitting on a floral couch in a pink living room.

– Veda | Hepatitis C grant recipient

Young girl with pigtails sitting on a couch in her living room staring at the camera.

– Aryahi | Pediatric Assistance grant recipient

Smiling elderly woman leaning against a fence under the trees.

– JoAnn | Multiple Myeloma – Medicare Access grant recipient

Elderly couple smiling at home, with man sitting on a sofa and woman standing behind.

– Yevgeniy | Type 2 Diabetes grant recipient

Bald man with a white beard sitting in his living room staring at the camera.

– Luvone | Hepatitis C grant recipient

Young teenage girl sitting on her bike with arms resting on the handle bars and flowery basket.

– Roua | Cystic Fibrosis Vitamins and Supplements grant recipient

Smiling middle-aged woman standing in her kitchen with a medical patch on her right bicep.

– Dorothy | Cardiomyopathy – Medicare Access grant recipient

What's New

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HealthWell Launches New Patient Mobile App!

Existing patients can now conveniently manage their grants by phone. Download the app today for free and manage your grants right from your mobile device. Available on the App Store and Google Play.

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Patient Brochure

Learn about HealthWell grants and details on eligibility, enrollment, reimbursement, and more. Download or request printed copies for patients.

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