Financial Assistance and Support

The Better Blood Project is committed to removing the barriers patients and their families face in accessing treatment and care. The BBP Co-Pay Assistance Program may not cover all costs, but it will help remove some of those barriers. 

We understand the stress and anxiety brought on by a diagnosis, and the lack of funding to cover co-pays for medical expenses and insurance premiums only adds to this stress.

We know you're struggling. We're continually working to secure funding to help as many patients as possible.

Eligible patients will receive a grant of $200, once within a 12 month period. 

We can help pay for:

• Medical insurance premiums

• Treatment-related co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance

• Prescription medication related to prescribed treatment

Program Eligibility Criteria:

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and reside in the U.S. or a U.S. territory.

• Have a household income that is at or below 600 percent of the U.S. federal poverty guidelines as adjusted by the Cost of Living Index (COLI). You will be asked for your zip code to determine your COLI.

• Have medical insurance

• Have a non-cancerous blood disease or disorder confirmed by a doctor

  • • • The patient must be in active treatment, scheduled to begin treatment, or is being monitored by their doctor.

The BBP Patient Assistance Program provides financial assistance to non-cancerous blood disease or disorder patients. Eligible patients will receive a one-time $200 stipend to help offset non-medical expenses like transportation, food, housing, utilities, etc. There are no income criteria to qualify for this program; patients can be insured or uninsured.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Reside in the U.S. or U.S. territories at the time of their application

• Have a confirmed diagnosis of a non-cancerous blood disease or disorder, be in active treatment, scheduled to begin treatment or in follow up care.

• Have NOT received a Patient Aid Program award in the past.

Our Travel Assistance Program is available to non-cancerous blood disease or disorder patients with a significant financial need. Those who qualify will receive $500 to cover the cost of treatment-related travel and lodging expenses for the patient and caregiver including: ground transportation, tolls, gas, parking, car rental, air transportation, baggage fees, lodging and/or ambulance services.

The following expenses are NOT covered:

• Food and beverage

• Alcohol

• Tobacco

• Clothing

• Medical/pharmacy expenses

• International travel

Program Eligibility Requirements:

• Have a household income that is at or below 600 percent of the U.S. federal poverty guidelines as adjusted by the Cost of Living Index (COLI).

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or U.S. territories.

• Have a non-cancerous blood disease or disorder diagnosis confirmed by a doctor.

  • • • Patient must be in treatment, scheduled to begin treatment, or is being monitored by a doctor.

We are committed to helping patients access their treatment in a timely manner so we created our BBP Urgent Needs Program. This program provides eligible patients with assistance for non-medical expenses including rent, mortgage, lodging, utilities, childcare, elder care, food, transportation, car repair, car insurance, phone service, and acute dental work related to treatment. 

Eligible patients will receive a grant of $500, once within a 12 month period. At the end of the 12 month period, healthcare professionals can reapply on behalf of patients.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Have a household income that is at or below 600 percent of the U.S. federal poverty guidelines as adjusted by the Cost of Living Index (COLI).

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or U.S. territory.

• Have a non-cancerous blood disease or disorder confirmed by a doctor or member of your care team.

• Demonstrated acute financial need, as defined by the program's covered expenses.