Welcome to the Caregivers for BMT, CAR-T and Hematology blog. Here you will find information relevant to you when caring for a loved one before and after cellular transplant or CAR-T therapy. It is intended to give you the education, resources and support to help you care for your patient and yourself during this time.

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Contact your local social worker if you need assistance navigating available financial resources.

Grants/Programs related to blood cancer and BMT

  • Angel Foundation (MN only) Offers financial assistance, financial planning, resources, and education to cancer patients in Minnesota. Income must be within 200% FPL.
  • BMT InfoNet
    • National organization that offers education, financial assistance, and resources to caregivers and patients dealing with BMT. 
  • Bone Marrow Foundation
    • National organization that offers financial assistance, resources, and counseling support to patients and caregivers dealing with BMT.
  • Cancer Care
    • National organization that offers financial assistance to patients with specific cancer diagnoses and in specific areas of the United States. They also offer counselling, support groups, and other cancer related resources.
  • Family Reach
    • National organization that offers financial education, financial coaching, resource navigation, and emergency relief funds to caregivers and patients with a cancer diagnosis.
  • Good Days
    • National organization that offers co-pay, travel, and premium financial assistance for specific diseases.
  • Icla Da Silva Foundation
    • National organization that offers financial assistance to patients dealing with an Allogeneic BMT. Income must be within 400% FPL.
  • Iowa Transplantation Fund
    • Grant to help reimburse transplant-related expenses not covered by insurance. For residents of Iowa only.
  • Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
    • National organization with education, information and resources related to various blood cancers. Income must be within 600% FPL. 
  • Lymphoma Research Foundation
    • Offers financial support for people currently undergoing treatment for lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). 
  • Mission Myeloma 
    • Offers financial support to Wisconsin residents with a multiple myeloma diagnosis.
  • NMDP
    • National organization that offers education, financial assistance, and resources to caregivers and patients dealing with an Allogeneic BMT. Income must be within 350% FPL. 
  • PAN Foundation
    • National organization that offers co-pay assistance for specific diseases.
  • Patient Advocate Foundation
    • National organization that offers co-pay assistance for specific diseases.
  • Red Drop Resources (Rochester, MN only)
    • Organization offering financial assistance and lodging assistance to patients receiving treatment for blood cancer in Rochester, MN.
  • The Assistance Fund
    • National organization that offers co-pay assistance for specific diseases.

Information on Social Security Disability

Prescription Assistance

  • Needy Meds
    • Database for finding coupons and applications for prescription assistance programs.
  • GoodRx
    • Find coupons for specific medications. Cannot use with insurance.
  • CostPlus Drugs
    • Online pharmacy that does not accept insurance. Medication costs significantly discounted.
  • Good Days
    • National organization that offers co-pay, travel, and premium financial assistance for specific diseases.
  • Healthwell Foundation
    • National organization that offers co-pay assistance for specific diseases.
  • PAN Foundation
    • National organization that offers co-pay assistance for specific diseases. 
  • The Assistance Fund
    • National organization that offers co-pay assistance for specific diseases.

Insurance Appeals

Fundraising Websites

  • HelpHopeLive
    • National organization that assists with the medical fundraising process.