Financial Resources for Multiple Myeloma Patients

Blood Cancer United Co-Pay Assistance Program (https://www.lls.org/support-resources/financial-support/co-pay-assistance-program)

Blood Cancer United's Co-Pay Assistance Program works to remove financial barriers toward the cost of various insurance premiums and treatment-related co-pays and co-insurance for prescription drugs, labs, scans, tests, and other types of care. To be eligible for Co-Pay Assistance, you must

• Be a United States citizen or permanent resident and reside in the U.S. or a U.S. territory.
• Have a domestic income equal to or less than 600% of the U.S. federal poverty guidelines (https://llsorg.widen.net/s/gkzqjrwqmx/en-patient-financial-assistance-household-income-requirement_2025) as adjusted by the Cost of Living Index (COLI).
• Have medical insurance.

Note that while this program features limited enrollment opportunities, there is no waitlist, so the administrators encourage checking for openings frequently.

HealthWell Foundation: Multiple Myeloma Medicare Access (https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/fund/multiple-myeloma-medicare-access/)

The HealthWell Foundation has opened a fund to help with co-pays/premiums. The maximum award level is $8,000 as of 2025, covering various treatments. To qualify, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• You are being treated for multiple myeloma.
• You have Medicare Part B.
• Your income falls within our guidelines.
• You are receiving treatment in the United States.

Local Financial Assistance Programs (https://www.lls.org/support-resources/financial-support/local-financial-assistance-program-lfa)

Blood Cancer United's Local Financial Assistance (LFA) program supports blood cancer patients experiencing significant financial strain. This program offers $500 every six months to help cover essential nonmedical expenses for patients and their care partners. These may include clothing, child or elder care, urgent dental work, groceries, housing costs, utilities, phone service, and transportation.

This program's enrollment opportunities vary by state and ZIP code.

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) (https://www.patientadvocate.org/explore-our-resources/national-financial-resource-directory/)

The PAF created the National Financial Resource Directory to help users quickly explore national and regional organizations that may be able to assist patients with chronic illnesses with financial aid.

Patient Advocate Foundation (https://copays.org/funds/multiple-myeloma/)Co-Pay Relief Program Fund  (https://copays.org/funds/multiple-myeloma/)

The Co-Pay Relief provides myeloma treatment assistance to help patients manage co-pays, co-insurance, deductibles, insurance premiums, office visits, administration charges, and other treatment-related expenses.

PAN Foundation (https://www.panfoundation.org/disease-funds/multiple-myeloma/)

The PAN Foundation makes healthcare more accessible and affordable, offering financial assistance for over 80 diseases and chronic conditions. If you're seeking multiple myeloma financial assistance, here's what you need to know to see if you qualify:

• You must reside and receive treatment within the U.S. or its territories.
• You need to have Medicare insurance that covers your medication or product.
• The medication or product must be included on PAN's list of covered medications.
• Your income should be at or below 500% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Patient Aid Program (https://www.lls.org/support-resources/financial-support/patient-aid-program)

Blood Cancer United's Patient Aid Program offers grants for multiple myeloma patients to help with nonmedical expenses such as transportation, food, housing, and utilities. Eligible patients will receive a one-time $100 stipend to help ease the burden. There are no income requirements, and you can be insured or uninsured to qualify. To be eligible, ensure that you:

• Reside in the U.S. or U.S. territories when you apply.
• Are currently in active treatment for blood cancer, about to begin treatment, or in follow-up care.
• Haven't received a Patient Aid Program award before.

Triage Cancer (https://triagecancer.org/)

Triage Cancer® is a national nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones. They offer free, easy-to-understand education on the legal and practical matters that can arise during this time, including workshops, helpful guides, and a wealth of resources. Need personalized support? Their Legal & Financial Navigation Program (https://triagecancer.org/legal-and-financial-navigation-program) provides one-on-one assistance with topics such as work, health, and disability insurance, financial management, and estate planning. Check out CancerFinances.org (https://triagecancer.org/cancer-finances), their online toolkit that helps navigate your finances after a cancer diagnosis.

Urgent Need Programs (https://www.lls.org/support-resources/financial-support/urgent-need-program)

Blood Cancer United's Urgent Need Program assists eligible patients with essential nonmedical expenses such as urgent dental work, child or elder care, rent or mortgage payments, groceries, utilities, phone service, car insurance or repairs, and transportation. Patients will receive a $500 grant, available once within 12 months.