Financial Assistance
Financial assistance
Start here if bills, medicine costs, travel, or insurance problems are making care harder.
Directory information only. Not medical advice. If this is urgent, use the crisis resources above.
Before you start
AdvocateBridge does not handle applications and does not guarantee funding. Use this page to find a starting point. Share personal financial, insurance, or medical details only with the program you choose to contact.
- If you have a hospital bill, ask the hospital billing office for its financial assistance or charity care policy.
- If you need help with medication costs, check disease funds, manufacturer programs, Medicare Extra Help if you have Medicare, and nonprofit copay programs.
- If you need disease-specific help, start with the patient organization connected to your condition.
Hospital bills and charity care
These resources can help you understand hospital financial assistance. Charity care rules vary by hospital, income, state, date of bill, and type of care.
Medication, copay, and premium help
Many funds open and close. Check each program directly before you count on help. Some programs require insurance, a covered disease, a covered medication, income limits, or treatment in the United States.
Cancer and disease-specific funding
Disease-specific programs can be useful when a national fund is closed or when costs are tied to a specific diagnosis. Eligibility and covered expenses differ by program.
Financial navigation tools
Some tools are used by care teams or health systems rather than direct patient applications. Ask your clinic, specialty pharmacy, or social worker whether they use a financial navigation workflow.
Search AdvocateBridge
If you want support connected to a condition or problem, search AdvocateBridge too. Start with the condition plus the support need.
Questions people ask
Does AdvocateBridge decide if I qualify?
No. Each program sets its own eligibility rules. AdvocateBridge only points you to places to start.
Should I upload bills or medical records to AdvocateBridge?
No. AdvocateBridge does not collect bills, income documents, insurance cards, or medical records for this page. Share sensitive information only with the program or provider you choose to contact.
What if the fund is closed?
Check whether the program offers alerts or a wait list, then search for another fund, disease organization, hospital charity care policy, or social worker support.