Financial Assistance Resources, American Liver Foundation

Financial Assistance Resources
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Financial Assistance Resources
Rapidly rising health care costs, unforeseen occurrences in one’s personal life, and increasing responsibilities can lead to the need for financial assistance. Financial needs for individuals with liver disease can vary from medication assistance to transportation assistance to transplant assistance.
The American Liver Foundation connects individuals with liver disease to the financial assistance resources they may need. This guide contains information about national organizations that either have financial assistance programs or connect patients to other resources so they can access affordable care.
The American Liver Foundation’s mission is to facilitate, advocate, and promote education, support, and research for the prevention, treatment, and cure of liver disease.
Table of Contents
I. Free or Low Cost Health Care
II. Health Insurance and Medical Expenses Assistance
III. Prescription Assistance
IV. Transplant Assistance
V. Meal Assistance
VI. Transportation Assistance
VII. Housing-related Assistance
VIII. Other Financial Assistance
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Free or Low Cost Health Care
The organizations listed in this section connect patients to clinics and treatment facilities that will provide them with free or low cost health care.
Health Resources and Services Administration
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is a federal agency focused on improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated or medically vulnerable.
Program
Find a Health Center is an online locator for federally funded health centers (http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/). Federally-funded health centers provide health services to individuals without health insurance and offer sliding scale fees based on the individual’s income. Eligibility
Contact specific clinics for more information. Contact Information
Health Resources and Services Administration Phone: 1-877-464-4772
Website: http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/
Email: CallCenter@hrsa.gov
Hill-Burton Program
The Hill-Burton program was created in 1947 and required obligated facilities (health care facilities including hospitals that have used federal money for facility reconstruction or modernization) to provide free or low cost health care services to people living in the facility’s area who cannot afford to pay for the services.
Program
There are approximately two hundred healthcare facilities nationwide that are required to provide free or low cost care to eligible individuals from the Hill-Burton program (http://www.hrsa.gov/gethealthcare/affordable/hillburton/index.html). The program only covers facility costs and does not cover private physician bills. List of facilities: http://www.hrsa.gov/gethealthcare/affordable/hillburton/facilities.html Eligibility
Individuals whose incomes meet the HHS Poverty Guidelines: (http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/10poverty.shtml). Individuals whose incomes are more than the current Poverty Guidelines, but are less than double (or in the case of nursing homes less than
triple), Hill-Burton facilities may provide services at full charge, reduced charge, or free. Contact Information
Hill-Burton Program
Phone: 1-800-638-0742
Website: http://www.hrsa.gov/gethealthcare/affordable/hillburton/
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Needy Meds
Needy Meds is a nonprofit organization that assists individuals who cannot afford medicine or health care costs.
Program
Free or low cost clinic locator is an online locator to find clinics that offer free or low cost health services and offer sliding scale fees based on the individual’s income (http://www.needymeds.org/free_clinics.taf). Eligibility
Contact specific clinics for more information. Contact Information
Needy Meds, Inc.
P.O. Box 219
Gloucester, MA 01931 Website: http://www.needymeds.org
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage to access the medicines they need.
Program
Free or low cost clinic locator is an online locator to find clinics that offer free or low cost health services and offer sliding scale fees based on the individual’s income (http://www.pparx.org/en/prescription_assistance_programs/free_clinic_finder). Eligibility
Contact specific clinics for more information. Contact Information
Partnership for Prescription Assistance Phone: 1-888-477-2669 Website: http://www.pparx.org/en
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Health Insurance and Medical Expenses Assistance
The organizations in this section provide co-pay, health insurance premium, and medical expenses assistance to eligible patients.
Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund of America
The Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund of America (BMCF) supports patients between the ages of 18 and 40 who are undergoing cancer treatment. It provides assistance for home health care services, copays, temporary housing, and other expenses for those who are temporarily unable to pay bills such as rent, insurance, and food.
Program
The fund provides underinsured patients with insurance and copay assistance to help them access the treatments they need. Eligibility
The fund is targeted to cancer patients between the ages of 18 and 40 who are currently undergoing treatment.
Application: http://www.bmcf.net/apply.htm. Funding cycle varies. Please contact BMCF to learn when they have funds available. Contact Information
Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund of America
24152 Lyons Avenue, #157
Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Phone: 1-661-310-7940
Website: http://www.bmcf.net/index.htm
Caring Voice Coalition
The Caring Voice Coalition is a national nonprofit organization that is dedicated to serving the needs of individuals affected by serious, chronic disorders.
Program
Caring Voice Coalition’s financial assistance program provides insurance premium assistance, insurance co-payment assistance and Medicare prescription drug assistance. Eligibility
Patients must have one of the diseases supported by the Caring Voice Coalition. The liver disease supported by Caring Voice Coalition is Alpha 1 Antitrypsin. Visit the following website for more eligibility information: https://secure.caringvoice.org/apply.aspx. Contact Information
Caring Voice Coalition 8249 Meadowbridge Rd Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Phone: 1-888-267-1440
Website: http://www.caringvoice.org
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Chronic Disease Fund
The Chronic Disease Fund is a nonprofit organization that provides financial and medication assistance to individuals who cannot afford the medications they need.
Program
The Chronic Disease Fund’s copay and medication assistance program provides financial assistance to eligible individuals. Liver diseases covered by the program include hemochromatosis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and liver cancer. For a list of diseases and medications supported by the Chronic Disease Fund, visit the following website: http://www.gooddaysfromcdf.org/patients/diseases. Eligibility
Visit the following website for information about eligibility: http://www.gooddaysfromcdf.org/patients/process. Contact Information
Chronic Disease Fund 6900 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 200 Plano, TX 75024 Phone: 1-877- 968-7233 Website: http://www.cdfund.org Email: info@cdfund.org
Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) provides patient care and federal benefits to veterans and their dependents.
Program
VA provides a medical benefits package to all enrolled veterans (https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits-portal/ebenefits.portal). Once enrolled, in the VA’s health care system, veterans can be seen at any VA facility across the country. The VA offers copay assistance to eligible veterans. Also, veterans can request a waiver of debt, hardship determination, or an offer in compromise if unable to pay. Eligibility
Must be a U.S. Veteran. Visit the following website for further eligibility information: http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility/Library/tools/Quick_Eligibility_Check/index.asp.
Application for health benefits: https://www.1010ez.med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez/ Contact Information
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
810 Vermont Ave NW
Washington DC 20420
Phone: 1-800-827-1000
Website: www.va.gov/
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First Hand Foundation
The First Hand Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps children with health-related needs when insurance and other financial resources have been exhausted.
Program
First Hand Foundation’s financial assistance program provides assistance in the areas of treatment (clinical procedures, medicine, therapy, prosthesis), equipment (wheelchairs, assistive technology, care devices, hearing aids, etc.), and vehicle modifications (lift ramps, transfer boards, etc.). Eligibility
Patients must be 18 years or younger with a health need. Patients between the ages of 19 and 21 may be considered if they are in a child-like mental state. Visit the following website for more detailed eligibility information: https://applications.cerner.com/FirstHand/FirstHand_1a.aspx?id=28729
Financial Guidelines: https://applications.cerner.com/FirstHand/FirstHand_1a.aspx?id=28741 Contact Information
First Hand Foundation
800 Rockcreek Parkway
Kansas City, Missouri 64117 Phone: 1-816-201-1569 or 1-816-201-7569 Website: http://www.firsthandfoundation.org
Email: firsthandfoundation@cerner.com
Healthwell Foundation
Healthwell Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose focus is on addressing the needs of individuals with insurance who cannot afford their copays, coinsurance, and premiums for important medical treatments.
Program
The Healthwell Foundation provides financial assistance to eligible individuals to cover coinsurance, copays, healthcare premiums and deductibles for certain treatments. Liver disease treatments covered by the Healthwell Foundation are hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and immunosuppressive treatment for solid organ transplant recipients. Eligibility
Visit the following website for further eligibility information: http://www.healthwellfoundation.org/eligibility.html. Funding cycle varies. Contact the Healthwell Foundation to learn when they have funds available. Contact Information
Healthwell Foundation
P.O. Box 4133
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Phone: 1-800-675-8416
Website: http://www.healthwellfoundation.org
Email: info@healthwellfoundation.org
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Patient Access Network Foundation
The Patient Access Network Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing underinsured patients with copay assistance through disease-specific funds that give them access to the treatments they need.
Program
The Patient Access Network Foundation’s copay assistance program provides underinsured patients with specific diseases with copay assistance. Liver disease treatments covered by the program are hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and solid organ transplant. Eligibility
Patient must be a U.S. resident; medication must treat the disease directly. Visit the following website for further information about eligibility: https://www.panfoundation.org/fundingapplication/whoqualify.php. Contact Information
Patient Access Network Foundation
PO Box 221858
Charlotte, NC 28222 Phone: 1-866-316-7263 Website: https://www.panfoundation.org/index.php
Email: contact@patientaccessnetwork.org
Patient Advocate Foundation
Patient Advocate Foundation’s mission is to provide effective mediation and arbitration services to patients to remove obstacles to healthcare including medical debt crisis, insurance access issues and employment issues for patients with chronic, debilitating and life-threatening illnesses.
Program
The Patient Advocate Foundation’s Copay Relief Program provides direct financial assistance to qualified patients by helping them with prescription drug copays. Hepatitis C is the only liver disease covered in the Copay Relief Program. Eligibility
Visit the following website for more eligibility information: http://www.copays.org/. Application: https://cprpatients.patientadvocate.org/. Funding cycle opens at the beginning of each month. Contact the Patient Advocate Foundation to learn when they have funds available. Contact Information
Patient Advocate Foundation
421 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, Virginia 23666 Phone: 1-866-512-3861 Website: http://www.copays.org
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Patient Services, Inc. (PSI)
Patient Services, Inc. (PSI) is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to patients with chronic illnesses who are having difficulty affording premiums and copays.
Program
PSI offers financial assistance programs to help with the costs of insurance premiums and copays. PSI helps cover costs of insurance premiums and copays associated with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. Visit the following website for more information on PSI’s programs: https://www.patientservicesinc.org/how-we-help/financial-assistance-programs.asp. Eligibility
The amount of funding an individual receives is based on several factors such as income, federal poverty level, and other circumstances. Contact Information
Patient Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 5930
Midlothian, VA 23112 Phone: 1-800-366-7741
Website: https://www.patientservicesinc.org/how-we-help/financial-assistance-programs.asp Email: uneedpsi@uneedpsi.org
Prescription Assistance
The organizations in this section provide programs that directly reduce the cost of prescription drugs or assist patients in finding programs they are eligible for.
National Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD)
The National Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD) is a nonprofit organization that provides educational, advocacy, research, and patient-services programs for rare disease patients and their families in the U.S.
Program
NORD’s Medication Assistance Program offers assistance to help cover the cost of medications. Medications for Wilson Disease and Hereditary Tyrosinemia Type I are covered by NORD’s program. Eligibility
Individual must be diagnosed with one of the rare diseases that the Medication Assistance Program provides support for (http://www.rarediseases.org/programs/medication). Contact Information
National Organization for Rare Disorders 55 Kenosia Avenue, PO Box 1968 Danbury, CT 06813-1968 Phone: 1-800-999-6673 Website: http://rarediseases.org Email: RN@rarediseases.org
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Needy Meds
Needy Meds is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help people who cannot afford medicine or health care costs.
Program
Needy Meds has a patient assistance program database for patients to search for medications they are taking or need: http://www.needymeds.org/program_list.taf. The Needy Meds Drug Discount Card provides savings on prescription medicines and over-the-counter medications. For more information, visit the following website: http://www.needymeds.org/drugcard/index.htm. Eligibility
For the Needy Meds Drug Discount Card, there are no income, insurance or residency requirements, and no fees or registration process to use the card. Eligibility varies by program. Contact Information
Needy Meds
P.O. Box 219
Gloucester, MA 01931 Website: http://www.needymeds.org
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage to access the medicines they need.
Program
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance has an online prescription assistance program finder: http://www.pparx.org/en/prescription_assistance_programs/list_of_participating_programs. Eligibility
Eligibility depends on the patient assistance program.
Application: https://www.pparx.org/en/gethelp. Contact Information
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Phone: 1-888-477-2669 Website: http://www.pparx.org/en
State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs
Many states offer subsidies to provide pharmaceutical coverage or a discount program for prescriptions to eligible individuals.
Program
For information on what programs are provided in each state, visit: http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?tabid=14334. Eligibility
Eligibility requirements vary from state to state. For more details, visit:
http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?tabid=14334. Contact Information
Contact information varies by state. For more details, visit: http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?tabid=14334.
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Together Rx Access
Together Rx Access assists eligible patients with obtaining discounted prescriptions.
Program
The Together Rx Access Card provides savings on prescriptions to eligible patients in the US and Puerto Rico. For a list of medications covered, visit: http://www.togetherrxaccess.com/Tx/jsp/druglist.jsp. Eligibility
Eligibility requirements can be found on the website: http://www.togetherrxaccess.com/Tx/jsp/about_eligibility.jsp.
Application: http://www.togetherrxaccess.com/Tx/jsp/home_apply.jsp# Contact Information
Together Rx Access
PO Box 9426 Wilmington, DE 19809-9944
Phone: 1-800-444-4106 Website: http://www.togetherrxaccess.com
Transplant Assistance
Organizations listed in this section provide financial assistance for patients undergoing or planning to undergo an organ transplant, or offer assistance to help patients fundraise for transplant expenses.
American Organ Transplant Association
The American Organ Transplant Association (AOTA) provides fundraising information for patients needing transplants and aftercare; assists with transportation to and from the transplant center for evaluation, surgery and aftercare; provides transplantation resources; provides access to pharmacy saving programs for patients who need medicines for their transplants; and promotes organ, marrow and tissue donation.
Program
AOTA's Medication Assistance Program offers support to individuals in need who do not have insurance, have limited pharmacy benefits, have a cap on their plan, or whose medications are excluded. For more information visit: http://aotaonline.org/medicationassistance.aspx.
AOTA’s transportation assistance program assists with patients’ transportation to the transplant center. For more information visit: http://aotaonline.org/transportationassistance.aspx. Eligibility
Transplant patients are eligible for AOTA’s programs. Contact AOTA for more information on eligibility requirements. Contact Information
American Organ Transplant Association 21175 Tomball Parkway #194 Houston, TX 77070 Phone: 1-713-344-2402 Website: http://www.aotaonline.org
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Children’s Organ Transplant Association
The Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA) helps children and young adults who need a life-saving transplant by providing fundraising assistance and family support.
Program
COTA guides families through the fundraising process which includes organizing and training volunteers, planning successful events and activities, working with local media, using online resources for communications and fundraising, and finding multiple sources of funding. Eligibility
Eligibility requirements include transplant patients up to 21 years of age who need a transplant due to disease complication or genetic disease. For more details on the process, visit the following website: http://www.cota.org/transplantFamilies/transplant_families.php. Contact Information
Children’s Organ Transplant Association
2501 West COTA Drive
Bloomington IN 47403 Phone: 1-800-366-2682
Website: http://www.cota.org
Email: cota@cota.org
National Foundation for Transplants
The National Foundation for Transplants is a nonprofit organization that provides fundraising assistance to transplant patients.
Program
The National Foundation for Transplants offers fundraising assistance and administers funds to help cover transplant costs; hospital bills and deposits; doctors’ appointments; pharmacy needs; caregiver expenses; insurance premiums, temporary mortgage assistance; travel, food and lodging expenses; copays; and more. Eligibility
Visit the following website for information about eligibility: http://www.transplants.org/FAQ.php#q2.
Application: http://www.transplants.org/pdfs/NFTPatientQuestionnaireandAgreement.pdf. Contact Information
National Foundation for Transplants
5350 Poplar Ave
Suite 430
Memphis, TN 38119 Phone: 1-800-489-3863
Website: http://www.transplants.org
Email: info@transplants.org
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National Living Donor Assistance Center
The National Living Donor Assistance Center’s (NLDAC) mission is to provide greater access to transplantation for persons who want to donate, but cannot otherwise afford the travel and subsistence expenses associated with donation. Program
NLDAC’s Living Donor Assistance Program provides financial assistance to those who want to donate an organ. Priority is given to individuals who are not otherwise able to afford the travel and subsistence expenses associated with living organ donation. Eligibility
For more information on eligibility, visit the following website: http://www.livingdonorassistance.org/documents/Eligibility%20Screening%20Tool_6.10.pdf Application: http://www.livingdonorassistance.org/potentialdonors/applicationprocess.aspx. Contact Information
National Living Donor Assistance Center
2461 S. Clark Street, Suite 640
Arlington, VA 22202 Phone: 1-703-414-1600 Website: http://www.livingdonorassistance.org/default.aspx Email: NLDAC@livingdonorassistance.org
National Transplant Assistance Fund
The National Transplant Assistance Fund (NTAF) helps families address financial hardships arising from uninsured medical expenses related to transplantation and catastrophic injury.
Program
NTAF provides fundraising assistance and administers funds to help cover uninsured transplant and catastrophic injury costs. Also, NTAF provides grants and other financial assistance to eligible patients. Eligibility
Transplant patients and individuals who experienced catastrophic injury are eligible. Contact Information
National Transplant Assistance Fund
150 N. Radnor Chester Road Suite F-120 Radnor, PA 19087 Phone: 1-800-642-8399 Website: http://www.ntafund.org
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Meal Assistance
The organizations listed in this section provide food and meals to patients who are unable to access meals due to physical and financial hardship.
Angel Food Ministries
Angel Food Ministries is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing food relief and financial support to communities in 45 states throughout the U.S.
Program
Through Angel Food Ministries’ food program, individuals and families can purchase $65 worth of food for $30. To search for sites, visit the following website: http://www.angelfoodministries.com/hosts.asp. Eligibility
There are no qualifications, minimums, income restrictions, or applications. Contact Information
Angel Food Ministries
P.O. Box 128 Good Hope, GA 30641 Phone: 1-877-366-3646 Website: http://www.angelfoodministries.com Email: angelfood@angelfoodministries.com
Meals on Wheels Association of America
The Meals On Wheels Association of America provides meals to seniors nationwide through programs at senior centers as well as delivered meals to the homes of seniors whose mobility is limited.
Program
For Meals on Wheel’s online locator of local meal assistance programs, visit the following website: http://www.mowaa.org/page.aspx?pid=253. Eligibility
Senior citizens Contact Information
Meals on Wheels Association of America
203 S. Union Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 1-703-548-5558 Website: http://www.movaa.org Email: Mowaa@mowaa.org
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Transportation Assistance
The organizations listed in this section provide transportation assistance or connect individuals to other transportation resources.
Air Charity Network
Air Charity Network is a national charitable aviation network of seven organizations that provide air transportation assistance and resources that can provide healing and hope.
Program
Air Charity Network matches people in need of air transportation with flights and other travel resources. Eligibility
Patient must be in suitable condition for air travel. Visit the following website for more information: http://www.aircharitynetwork.org/AboutUs/tabid/183/Default.aspx. To request a flight, visit the following website for more information: http://www.aircharitynetwork.org/Default.aspx?tabid=163. Contact Information
Air Charity Network
4620 Haygood Road, Suite 1 Virginia Beach, VA 23455 Phone: 1-877-621-7177 Website: http://ww.aircharitynetwork.org
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting individuals with cancer through education, support, advocacy, and research programs.
Program
The American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program provides ground transportation to and from treatment for people who have cancer who do not have a means of transport or are unable to drive themselves. Eligibility
Individuals must be cancer patients to be eligible for the program. Contact Information
American Cancer Society Phone: 1-800-227-2345 Website: http://www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsservices/programs/road-to-recovery
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First Hand Foundation
First Hand Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps children with health-related needs when insurance and other financial resources have been exhausted.
Program
The First Hand Foundation provides displacement lodging, food, gas, parking and transportation for families of seriously ill children who must travel during treatment. Eligibility
Eligibility requirements include the following:
 The child must be 18 years of age or younger (a person 19–21 may be considered if they are in a child-like mental state)
 The child must be under the care of a pediatrician
 The request must be clinically relevant to the health of the child
 There must be no existing insurance coverage for the requested expenses
 One request per year, per child (maximum of 3 times in a lifetime)
Financial guidelines: https://applications.cerner.com/FirstHand/FirstHand_1a.aspx?id=28741
Application: https://applications.cerner.com/FirstHand/FirstHand_1a.aspx?id=28742 Contact Information
First Hand Foundation
800 Rockcreek Parkway
Kansas City, Missouri 64117 Phone: 1-816-201-1569 or 1-816-201-7569 Website: http://www.firsthandfoundation.org
Email: firsthandfoundation@cerner.com
Miracle Flight for Kids
Miracle Flights for Kids is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping low- income children with serious cancers and debilitating diseases to overcome financial obstacles that prevent them from accessing proper medical care and second opinions.
Program
Miracle Flights for Kids helps fly children who are struggling with serious cancers and debilitating diseases to specialized medical treatment centers across the U.S. Eligibility
Any child needing medical treatment or seeking a second opinion not available in their own home town is eligible to apply for a miracle mission. Paperwork for requesting flight: http://www.miracleflights.org/gethelp/. Contact Information
Miracle Flights for Kids
2764 N. Green Valley Pkwy, #115
Green Valley, NV 89014-2120 Phone: 1-800-359-1711 Website: http://www.miracleflights.org
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Transplant Recipient International Organization
Transplant Recipient International Organization (TRIO) is an independent, nonprofit, international organization committed to improving the quality of life of transplant candidates, recipients, their families and the families of organ and tissue donors.
Program
The TRIO/United Airlines Travel Program is a cooperative arrangement between TRIO and the United Airlines Charity Miles Program. It provides for TRIO members and family members air transportation when travel is transplant-related. Eligibility
Eligibility for use of the Travel Program is based upon financial need and need for medical assistance. Contact Information
Transplant Recipients International Organization, Inc.
2100 M Street, NW, #170-353 Washington, DC 20037-1233 Phone: 1-703-746-2178
Website: http://www.trioweb.org/resources/united.html
Housing-related Assistance
The organizations listed in this section provide lodging for both patients and their families while undergoing treatment.
Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund of America
The Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund of America (BMCF) supports patients between the ages of 18 and 40 who are undergoing cancer treatment. It provides assistance for home health care services, copays, temporary housing, and other expenses for those who are temporarily unable to pay bills such as rent, insurance, and food.
Program
The Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund provides financial assistance for temporary housing. Eligibility
The fund is targeted to cancer patients between the ages of 18 and 40 who are currently undergoing treatment.
Application: http://www.bmcf.net/apply.htm. Funding cycle varies. Contact BMCF to learn when they have funds available. Contact Information
Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund of America
24152 Lyons Avenue, #157
Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Phone: 1-661-310-7940 Website: http://www.bmcf.net/index.htm
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally-funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills. The organization particularly assists those with the lowest incomes who pay a higher proportion of household
income for home energy costs.
Program
LIHEAP provides bill payment assistance, energy crisis assistance, and weatherization and energy-related home repairs. Eligibility
Visit the following website for more details: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/guidance/eligibility.html.
LIHEAP State Grantees: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/grantees/states.html.
LIHEAP Tribal Grantees: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/grantees/tribes.html.
LIHEAP Insular Area Grantees: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/grantees/insular.html. Contact Information
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Phone: 1-866-674-6327
Website: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/index.html
Email: energy@ncat.org
National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses
The National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses (NAHHH) is an association of more than 150 nonprofit organizations located throughout the U.S. that provide family-centered lodging and support services to families and their loved ones who are receiving medical treatment far from their home communities.
Program
NAHHH has on an online lodging locator program (http://www.nahhh.org/lodging/). Eligibility
Eligibility depends on the specific organization. Contact Information
National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses
PO Box 1439 Gresham, OR 97030-4271 Phone: 1-503-328-9294 Website: http://www.nahhh.org
Find lodging website: http://www.nahhh.org/lodging
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Ronald McDonald House Charities
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) helps families to stay near and support the hospitalized child, helps them to afford to stay together in another city while a child undergoes treatment, and helps them to get basic medical and dental care.
Program
Ronald McDonald Houses provide a “home-away-from-home” for families so they can stay close by while their hospitalized child undergoes treatment. For a Ronald McDonald House locator, visit the following website: http://rmhc.org/who-we-are/chapter-search/. Eligibility
Children, from birth to 18 (or 21, depending on the House), who are being treated at nearby hospitals and medical facilities, and their families are eligible. Maximum length of stay at a Ronald McDonald House is based on room demand and is determined on a local basis. Contact Information
Ronald McDonald House Charities
One Kroc Drive
Oak Brook, IL 60523 Phone: 1-630-623-7048
Website: http://rmhc.org
Email: info@rmhc.org
Other Financial Assistance
The organizations listed in this section either provide funds or connect individuals to resources that assist with daily living expenses.
Life Insurance Settlement Association
Life Insurance Settlement Association (LISA) is an association of life settlement companies.
Program
Selling a life insurance policy to a third party for more than its cash value and less than its face value is called a life settlement. Life settlements may be an option for eligible individuals who need cash to pay for medical or living expenses. For more information, visit the following website: http://www.thevoiceoftheindustry.com/files/content/docs/Brochures/ConsumerEducationweb.pdf Eligibility
Life settlement candidates are typically 65 or older and own a life insurance policy with a face amount over $100,000. Contact Information
Life Insurance Settlement Association
1011 East Colonial Drive, Suite 500
Orlando, FL 32803
Phone: 1-407-894-3797
Website: www.lisassociation.org
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Modest Needs Foundation
The Modest Needs Foundation’s (MNF) is dedicated to stopping the cycle of poverty by helping hard-working, low-income households to afford short-term emergency expenses.
Program
MNF’s self-sufficiency grants are payments made to a creditor on behalf of an otherwise self-sufficient individual or family for a relatively small, emergency expense which the individual or family could not have anticipated or prepared for.
MNF”s newly employed grants are payments for individuals who started a new job within the last thirty days. MNF’s independent living grants are payments to a creditor for an expense on behalf of persons who are permanently unable to work but are living independently on the limited income. Eligibility
Visit the following website for further details: http://www.modestneeds.org/explore/faq/requesting/#who. Contact Information
Modest Needs Foundation 115 E 30th St, FL 1
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 1-212-463-7042 Website: www.modestneeds.org
Email: general.questions@modestneeds.org
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging's mission is to build the capacity of its members to help older persons and persons with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
Program
The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with information on senior services. The Eldercare Locator connects individuals to resources such as financial assistance, health insurance, transportation, housing options, and long-term care (http://www.eldercare.gov/ELDERCARE.NET/Public/About/Index.aspx). Eligibility
Must be elderly (age requirements vary by agency/service) or a caregiver to be eligible. Contact Information
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
1730 Rhode Island Ave NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 1-800-677-1116 Website: www.n4a.org/programs/eldercare-locator/?fa=home-community-based-services
Email: eldercarelocator@n4a.org
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to- person basis. This aid may be in the form of intervention, consultation, direct financial assistance or in-kind services.
Program
Programs offered by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul include food programs, emergency financial assistance, emergency transportation, rent/mortgage assistance, or low-cost housing. Eligibility
There are no requirements to receive assistance from Society of St. Vincent de Paul. They assist individuals in need. Contact Information
National Council of the United States Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
58 Progress Parkway St. Louis, MO 63043
Phone: 1-314-576-3993
Website: http://www.svdpusa.org/Default.aspx
Email: usacouncil@svdpusa.org
Supplemental Security Income
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal income supplement program that is funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes); it is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and it provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.
Program
General information: http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/index.html How to apply for benefits: http://www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-apply-ussi.htm Eligibility
Who is eligible: http://www.sssa.gov/ssi/text-eligibility-ussi.htm Benefit eligibility screening tool: http://www.benefits.gov/ssa Contact Information
Social Security Administration Office of Public Inquiries; Windsor Park Building 6401 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21235 Find a local office: https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp Phone: 1-800-772-1213; Deaf or hard of hearing: 1-800-325-0778 Website: http://www.