Benefit programs for older adults

348 programs, one record each. Every record links to the agency's own page — we never take your application ourselves.

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• Medical billsCore programNationwide

  Patient Advocate Foundation TotalAssist

  Grants that pay the copays, deductibles, and travel costs that come with a serious diagnosis.

  Typically worth $500 – $7,500 a year

• Medical billsCore programNationwide

  HealthWell Foundation Copay Assistance

  Pays prescription copays and insurance premiums for people with a specific diagnosis.

  Typically worth $1,500 – $15,000 a year

• Medical billsCore programNationwide

  Good Days Copay and Travel Assistance

  Copay help and paid travel to treatment for people with a chronic or life-altering illness.

  Typically worth $1,000 – $12,000 a year

• Medical billsCore programNationwide

  Hospital Charity Care (Dollar For)

  Nonprofit hospitals are required by law to wipe out bills for people who cannot pay. Dollar For helps you apply, free.

  Typically worth $500 – $50,000 a year