The Fineprint
List of General Financial Aid Resources
Provided below for you is a list of healthcare financial aid resources that, unlike some other financial aid websites, do not require you to necessarily have a diagnosed medical disease. If you are looking for grants that are specifically catered to those with a specific medical disease, treatment, or procedure, check out this section of our website.
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Some of these also accept your application if you are not insured, so be sure to check each one out. We have also provided some website navigation diagrams for the ones that are particularly complicated.
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General Financial Aid Resources
The Patient Advocate
Click here to access the website
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The Patient Advocate website acts as a starting point for you to access the multitude of financial aid and other resources it provides.
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Home Screen
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On the home screen, scroll down until you see a navigation section titled with “How We Help"​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Within each section you will find various ways that you can receive help from the Patient Advocate.
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In the “Case Management Assistance” section (top left square), you can reach out to a Case Manager who can provide advice and information on topics such as:
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access to care
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paying for medical treatment and living expenses
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employment
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All you have to do is call their number at 800-532-5274, which is also included on their website.
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In the “Financial Aid Funds” section (below the Case Management Assistance), you can find applications for grants specific to your living area and situation. There are very specific criterias you have to hit before being able to apply, so be sure to go through each of them before starting the application process.
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For example, the Begin Again Foundation Southeastern Virginia Financial Aid Fund offers a $1,000 grant for those in Southeastern Virginia diagnosed with Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) or Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS).
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In the “Co-Pay Relief Program” section (below Financial Aid Funds) is a list of medical diseases, procedures, and visits that qualify for a grant. All you have to do is click the “See All Funds” button in order to access their list to see if you are eligible to apply for any funds.
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For many of these funds, you have to have some sort of insurance. More specific requirements for each grant will be listed when you click on the fund that you are eligible for.
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For each fund, this website has also listed resources for you to get more help and websites that offer more insight on the specific disease, treatment, or medical procedure you are getting.
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To apply for the fund, you just have to complete the application and you will be notified immediately via email if your application was accepted.
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You can also call the number 1-866-512-3861 to apply. Please be sure to get all of your information ready prior to the call to ensure a smooth application process.
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​If you are eligible for the Health Equity Funds, you can also click on that button to filter your available grants.
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What is a Health Equity Fund?
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This is a fund that is given specifically for individuals living in certain zip codes in America that may struggle with receiving and paying for healthcare.
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How do I know if I qualify for Health Equity Funds?
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Click on the link that says “Is my zip code eligible for Health Equity Funds?” If your zip code is red on the map, then your location qualifies you for the Health Equity Fund. This map is also found in the section labelled “Health Equity Case Management Program” on the navigation bar located at the home screen.
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The other section is called the “National Financial Resource Directory”. Here, you can find a variety of ways to apply for help depending on your age, insurance, residential state, and medical diagnosis.
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To find the best method of help for you, just fill in your information on the top bar.
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The one limitation of this resource directory is that it is only for those who have the following specific diseases:
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Blood Disorders
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Cancer
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Digestive System Disorder
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Genetic Disorders and Rare Disease
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Heart and Circulatory Conditions
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Immune System Disease or Disorders
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Infectious Disease
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Joint and Autoinflammatory Disease
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Kidney and Liver Disease
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Lung Disease
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Mental Health
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Nervous System and Neuromuscular Conditions
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Once you have entered in your information, click the dark blue search button to access all of the available resources for you.
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CareCredit
Click here to access the website
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You can apply for a HealthCare credit card that pays for your out-of-pocket fee immediately, allowing you to return that amount slowly.​​
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To apply for the credit card, you must prequalify first by going to their home page and selecting the healthcare service you want.
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Be sure to have a mobile phone number and the last four digits of your Social Security number ready to check your eligibility.
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Once you have checked eligibility, you can apply either through the website or through calling the following number: (800) 677-0718
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Note​
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This credit card has very high Annual Percentage Rates.
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The regular APR is 32.99%
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The penalty APR for if you pay late is 39.99%
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Therefore, you should only use this credit card if you can pay it in full every month as you would not want to leave a balance that accumulates these fees over time.