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- The Buffalo Office offers the County Veterans' Aid Fund, which assists veterans and their spouses and dependents with medical, dental, and surgical items in the event of an unforeseen emergency when there are no other resources to cover these expenses. They also offers information and assistance in applying for state and federal health care assistance.
- This site contains the per-tablet or capsule prices of the 200 brand-name drugs that are frequently inquired upon by Medi-Cal Pharmacy providers in California's Medicare Drug Discount Program.
- The California Jazz Foundation provides emergency financial assistance to jazz musicians and others who have made substantial contributions to the art form.
- Cancer Care provides free assistance to people with cancer at any stage of illness. Its services include information about cancer and treatment, counseling and support groups, referrals to other support services, financial assistance (for medication, chemotherapy and radiation treatment), and educational seminars, conferences and materials.
- Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation offers children with cancer and their families support and information on treatment, clinical trials, and the long-term effects of cancer on children and adolescents. The site has many links to financial assistance programs as well.
- The Catastrophic County Poor Relief (CCPR) Program allows counties to use pooled funds to provide relief to recipients faced with paying catastrophic medical expenses. A catastrophic medical expense is one which exceeds $20,000 during a twelve consecutive-month period. A county is considered the payer of last resort and an individual who qualifies for other public assistance programs must first avail himself/herself of the other payment sources. Other payment sources include programs such as: Indian Health Services, Veterans' Administration, Supplemental Security Income, Medicare, and Medicaid.
- This program provides financial assistance to New Jersey families whose children (21 years old and younger) have experienced an illness or condition which is not otherwise covered by insurance, state or federal programs, or other sources such as fundraising. To be eligible, expenses must exceed 10% of the family's income, plus 15% of any excess income over $100,000, in a 12 month period and residence in New Jersey for 3 months immediately prior to the date of application.
- Catholic Charities Hawaii offers financial assistance and advocacy programs for families, seniors and children.
- Change, Inc. gives one-time grants of up to $1000 to visual artists of any discipline for financial emergencies including medical bill payment. There is no website for Change, Inc. For grant application guidelines, call 212-473-3742.
- This page explains charity care in Wisconsin, and how hospitals determine who is eligible. Charity care is care for which a hospital does not charge because it has been determined that the patient cannot afford to pay.
- This page explains charity care in Wisconsin: eligibility, limits, and patients' rights to care.
- This Q&A defines charity care and addresses questions about patients' rights, hospitals' requirements, eligibility, applying, and how to handle being turned down, sued by a hospital, or turned over to collections.
- Members of CAC are automatically associate members of Fractured Atlas, which gives them access to health insurance at reduced fees. CAC has also compiled the Artists' Health Network, a group of arts-friendly physicians and practitioners in the medical, holistic and general wellness fields, who provide discounts or other incentives to CAC members. Additionally, CAC administers the Ruth Talaber Emergecy Fund, which provides aid to Illinois artists who need immediate financial assistance to cover an expense due to loss from fire, theft, a health emergency, or other catastrophic, career-threatening event.
- The Program for Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) provides consultation and some financial assistance to any family with a child from birth to 21 years of age who has, or is suspected of having, special health care needs.
- The Children's Special Health Program provides financially eligible Wyoming children with special health needs care coordination, referrals to parent support groups, limited financial assistance, and specialty care clinics.
- CSHS - Health KiCC provides financial assistance for procedures, treatments, medications and travel reimbursement for children with chronic health conditions. Care coordination services are also available upon request.
- Columbus Musician’s Assistance Program (CMAP) disperses mini-grants to working Central Ohio musicians who are lacking health insurance coverage and are experiencing health-related financial hardships. Musicians will be able to submit requests for assistance with medical bills/treatments/office visits, vision or dental services, prescription medications, or drug and alcohol addiction treatment.
- The Public Benefits Resource Center at CSS helps people understand the complexities of the government benefit system and explains how benefits work together and where to go for help. CSS also offers limited financial assistance for special needs and emergencies.
- This site lists programs that the State of Connecticut and various drug manufactures offer to help residents who need prescription medications. Their programs include: Medicaid Part D (covers most prescriptions drugs for beneficiaries), links to three comprehensive databases for finding free and low cost prescription drugs, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, and ConnPACE (Connecticut Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract to the Elderly and Disabled).
- Consumer Report provides free guidance to help consumers save money on medicines. The reports compare a variety of prescription drugs on price, effectiveness and safety to help consumers and their doctors identify the most effective and affordable medicines.
- Franklin Memorial Hospital has created Contract for Care, a community service program. This program is for uninsured low-income individuals whose bills probably would not be paid otherwise. The Contract for Care program matches people's skills with projects that need to be completed at the hospital and allows the former patient, a family member, or a friend to work off the bill.
- CERF offers several types of assistance to craft artists: small grants, no-interest loans, access to resources, waivers and discounts on booth fees, and donations of craft supplies and equipment. Emergency grants of up to $1000 are available to artists in crisis.
- The Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) program provides financial assistance for needed medical treatment to children with serious and chronic medical conditions to reduce complications and promote maximum quality of life.
- Rates are charted to compare all Medigap policies offered by approved companies.
- The Parachute Fund provides grants to members of the San Francisco Bay Area dance community facing HIV/AIDS or other life-threatening illnesses.
- You may be able to deduct premiums paid for medical and dental insurance and qualified long-term care insurance for you, your spouse, and your dependents if you meet certain criteria as a self-employed person, a partner in a business, or a shareholder of more than 2%.
- The Herman Kiefer, Grace Ross and Northeast Clinics provide medical, dental, family planning and related ambulatory services to the uninsured and underinsured. A few programs require a small co-pay.
- The DGA provides confidential loans to members who are facing short term financial hardship.
- Donated Dental Services (DDS) offers comprehensive dental care to disabled, elderly, and medically compromised Arkanasans who cannot afford needed treatment.
- The Fund provides confidential grants to professional dramatists experiencing personal hardships such as health-related problems or the temporary loss of income. Recipients need not be Dramatists Guild members.
- The Epilepsy Institute is dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with epilepsy and their families. Services include counseling, vocational services and job placement, day habilitation, service coordination, information and referrals, education, stress management, and financial assistance.
- The Episcopal Actors' Guild's Emergency Aid & Relief Program assists members of the performing arts community in financial need without regard to religious affiliation.
- Behind the Scenes provides grants for emergency situations to entertainment technology industry professionals when they are ill or injured. The program helps industry members through crises such as serious illness, injury and death by fitting each grant to the recipient's needs. Funds can be used for medical care and living expenses such as rent, mortgage, utilities, food, transportation and child care. Eligible individuals have worked a minimum of five years of full time service in the entertainment technology industry, or are immediate family members of those who have, such as spouses, domestic partners or dependent children.
- The Family Support Program (FSP) helps families who have a child (under age 21) with severe disabilities living at home get the kinds of services and supports they need in order to maintain a quality family life.
Funds can be used for: home modifications, counseling and therapies, dental and medical care (not otherwise covered), specialized diagnosis and evaluation, in-home nursing services, and respite care.
Please note that because of limited funding, eligibility does not guarantee that a family will receive services. - The Health Issues section of FloridaLawHelp offers answers to legal questions, provides sample forms, and gives information about the courts, lawyers and social service organizations that provide services related to AIDS/HIV, children's health, control over health care decisions, health insurance, long term care, Medicaid, Medicare, and mental health issues. The site also directs the visitor to free legal assistance when it is available.
- This site provides an excerpt from Postive Options: A Handbook for People Living with HIV, published by Body Positive of New York, Inc.
- The Gospel Music Trust Fund provides financial assistance in the event of an emergency or major catastrophe, terminal or severe illness, to individuals who have derived a substantial portion of their income from the field of Gospel music.
- Any person who has been employed full time in the country music industry may be eligible for financial aid from The Opry Trust Fund.
- The GNYHA Resource Center provides information about many health care, quality and accessibility issues in New York and surrounding states.
- This site provides a list of primary care health centers by island that provide medical care to those uninsured and underserved.
- The HCTC is a new federal tax credit program established to help eligible individuals pay for health care coverage for themselves and qualified family members.
- This program of the Motion Picture & Television Fund can pay up to two thirds of the monthly premium costs for three months for people who lost (or will soon lose) health insurance coverage. Eligibility includes limited financial resources and at least 50% of earnings from the California motion picture and television industry for 3 out of the last 6 years.
- The Health Safety Net pays for medically necessary services at Massachusetts community health centers (CHCs) and hospitals for those who can't afford health insurance. The Safety Net pays all or part of the cost of services, depending on age and income. The Safety Net also helps families with medical hardships who do not have enough income to pay their medical bills.
- This site provides information on programs and services that could help pay for health care services. The listings include prescription medications and insurance information.
- Help Fight AIDS Through Books and Music is an all-volunteer project for the AIDS Council of Northeastern NY raising money to help meet special needs of people with AIDS and spreading knowledge about HIV/AIDS. The AIDS Council serves over 1,200 clients and their families to help them obtain needed services, including emergencies and unplanned or special needs that cannot be financially met elsewhere including food, housing or transportation costs.
- Common questions about receiving Hill-Burton care are answered on this site.
- Hill-Burton requires that obligated facilities provide free or low-cost health care services to people living in the facility's area who cannot afford to pay for the services. This site lists all Hill-Burton facilities nationwide. Please note that Indiana, Nebraska, Nevada, Rhode Island, Utah and Wyoming do not have any obligated facilities.
- Hospice of Anchorage is a licensed provided of hospice care through the State of Alaska. The agency provides support and care to persons coping with terminal illness and grief FREE OF CHARGE. They offer support services for grieving children 0-19, their caregivers as well as anyone in the community grieving the death of a loved one and provide resources and national links for families facing childhood cancer.
- Indiana's Hospital Care for the Indigent program is a state program that provides assistance to eligible individuals to pay for the cost of emergency care provided in an Indiana hospital.
- This brochure from the Texas Attorney General outlines the obligations of non-profit hospitals in Texas to deliver charity care, and explains what pateints should expect, and where to look for more information.