Financial Assistance Resources
Treatment Access/Reimbursement Resources
Community Health Advocates
Provides counseling services to help New York state residents understand their health insurance and gain access to the health care services they need.
Ph: 888-614-5400 [email protected]
Ride Out Lyme – Lyme Grants
Ride Out Lyme is a nationally recognized 501c3 dedicated to providing grants to adults (26 and older) in need of financial assistance for treatment, medication and doctors’ visits. Application is for anyone diagnosed with Lyme disease in the USA, age 26 and older, and can demonstrate a qualified financial need.
LivLyme Foundation
Application for financial support for children with Lyme disease ages 21 and under.
LymeAid4Kids
If you suspect you have Lyme disease and are under the age of 21 without medical insurance. You may receive up to $1,000 in assistance toward diagnosis and treatment.
Lyme Connections
Assistance for Connecticut residents only who need financial assistance for diagnosing and treating Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. This is open to CT state residents who are at or below 85% of the CT state median income level. All who receive state or federal assistance are encouraged to apply. Learn more at (scroll to the bottom of page) lymeconnections.org.
LymeLight Foundation
Financial assistance for anyone diagnosed with Lyme disease 25 years old or younger. Provides grants for proper treatment and medications. Check website for application deadlines.
[email protected]
Lyme Test Access Program (Lyme-TAP)
National patient assistance program for initial Lyme-related tests based on patient’s financial need.
[email protected]
Medical Bill Gurus
Patient Advocacy & Medical Billing Service provides insurance billing services to patients with qualifying insurance who received treatment at out of network medical providers, including cash only providers in the United States and Abroad.
Ph: 1-800-674-7836 / [email protected]
Needymeds.org
Helps people find drug assistance programs offered thru the pharmaceutical companies.
Ph: 1800-503-6897
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Matches people with patient assistance programs for prescriptions. Assists with finding free and low-cost clinics near you.
Rx Assist
Provides a directory of patient assistance programs. Find the information you need in one place.
Ticked Off Foundation
Provides grants to financially assist and support patients with Lyme and other tick-borne diseases over the age of 26.
United Healthcare Children’s Foundation
Medical grants to help children gain access to health-related services not covered or not fully covered by the family’s health insurance plan.
Ph: 1-855-MY-UHCCF (1-855-698-4223) / [email protected]
Federal and State Assistance Programs
Benefits.Gov
Search online to easily access available government benefits information.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
CMS is a part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Visit to find general information about Medicare, Medicaid, and other health services.
https://www.medicare.gov/
InsureKidsNow.gov
Children and teens who may qualify for free or low-cost health and dental coverage through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Social Security Disability for Lyme Disease
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program provides monthly benefits to those who are disabled and have earned a sufficiencent number of credits… Take Free disability evaluation
Social Security Regional Offices
Find a regional office near you.
Transportation Assistance
Air Care Alliance
Assists patients find free air transportation or aviation services for those in need who are need of medical support.
Patient Airlift Services
Arranges free transportation for individuals requiring medical diagnosis, treatment or follow-up who cannot affort or are unable to fly commercially.
