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Lists programs that help people who cannot afford medications and healthcare costs. NeedyMeds has information about government programs, low-cost or free medical and dental clinics, and prescription assistance. NeedyMeds also has disease-specific financial aid programs.
‍https://www.needymeds.org/

24/7, free confidential support. Prevention & crisis resources for you or your loved ones. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

Provides various services, including education and financial aid, to help patients with a chronic or serious illness cover the cost of FDA-approved medications. Patients must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
‍https://tafcares.org/patients/

Provides medical air transport services, free of charge, to individuals who need specialized medical care that is not available to them locally. They fly individuals to hospitals and treatment centers in 26 states within a 600 mile radius of their St. Louis, MO headquarters.
‍https://wingsofhope.ngo/

Promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
‍https://thearc.org/

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness who have income and resources below specific financial limits. SSI payments are also made to people age 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial qualifications.
‍https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/

To qualify for SSDI benefits, you must:
1. Have worked in jobs covered by Social Security
2. Have a medical condition that meets Social Securities strict definition of disability (https://bit.ly/3N1uVY8)

‍https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/qualify.html

Helps patients in need gain access to distant medical care or supportive services by arranging free flights through volunteer pilots.
‍https://www.aircarealliance.org/patient-and-medical-transport/

Offers free air transportation for those receiving medical care for acute and chronic condition. Compassion flights are considered on a case-by-case basis.
‍https://palservices.org/

Provides case management assistance for the uninsured or underinsured with life-threatening or debilitating illnesses. Services include help with the following: access to care; co-pay assistance; social security disability applications; and insurance appeals. PAF also has a National Financial Resource Directory that allows patients to find resources within a given state.
‍https://www.patientadvocate.org/connect-with-services/case-management-services-and-medcarelines/

The National Alliance for Caregiving partners with other caregiving associations and groups to provide additional resources to help family caregivers address and cope with the challenges of caring for a loved one.
‍https://www.caregiving.org/resources/general-caregiving/

Offers nearly 70 disease-specific assistance programs that help patients pay for their out-of-pocket costs, including deductibles, co-pays and coinsurance, health insurance premiums, and transportation expenses to get to treatment. Please note the status of the fund for each individual disease may change throughout the year.
‍https://www.panfoundation.org/

Provides free domestic air travel to U.S. facilities for medical treatment, second opinions, and follow-up for patients in need.
‍https://miracleflights.org/

Provides financial assistance with ground and air travel for specialized medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment.
‍https://www.mercymedical.org/

JAN provides free consulting services for all individuals, regardless of employment status. Services include one-on-one consultation about all aspects of job accommodations, including the accommodation process, accommodation ideas, product vendors, referral to other resources, and ADA compliance assistance.
https://askjan.org/info-by-role.cfm#for-individuals:job-seekers

Provides financial assistance for underinsured patients living with chronic and life-altering conditions. They offer help with drug copayments, deductibles, and health insurance premiums for patients with specific diseases. The disease fund status can change over time, so you may need to check back if funds are not currently available.
‍https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/

Free, confidential support from a real person via text, phone, or online chat.
‍https://findahelpline.com/

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Provides help to patients with specific life-altering conditions. Assistance includes help with the cost of medications and travel. Please note the status of the fund for each individual disease may change throughout the year.
‍https://www.mygooddays.org/

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Provides help to patients with specific life-altering conditions. Assistance includes help with the cost of medications and travel. Please note the status of the fund for each individual disease may change throughout the year.
‍https://www.mygooddays.org/

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