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Financial & Medical Services

Lupus patients face a heavy economic burden due to the disease's complex nature, unpredictable symptoms, and the need for continuous, specialized care. Financial and medical services are crucial to mitigate this economic burden and prevent severe health complications.

The Assistance Fund

The Assistance Fund

Provides financial aid for high out-of-pocket medical costs, including copayments, deductibles, and insurance premiums.

HealthWell Foundation

HealthWell Foundation

Offers financial assistance to underinsured patients with chronic or life-altering conditions to help with out-of-pocket costs.

Patient Access Network  Foundation

PAN Foundation 

Offers emergency grants to assist people with lupus during trying times by providing financial assistance for treatments and other needs.

Patient Advocate Foundation

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)

Provides case management and financial aid for those with chronic, life-threatening, and debilitating illnesses.

PA Fund Lupus Emergency Grant Program (LEGP)

Lupus Research Alliance

Offers the Lupus Emergency Grant Program (LEGP), which provides up to $500 in short-term emergency financial aid for people with lupus.

211

211

A service that can help find local programs and organizations that assist with healthcare, food, employment, and other needs. It is free and confidential.

NAFC

National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
Free and Charitable Clinics use volunteer staff to provide medical, dental, pharmacy, vision and/or behavioral health services to people without the funds to do so. You can locate a clinic in your area on their website.  

Dollar For

Dollar For

A US nonprofit that helps people reduce or forgive their hospital bills for free.

NeedyMeds

NeedyMeds

​A national non-profit organization dedicated to helping people who cannot afford their medications and other healthcare costs.

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