Financial Assistance Resources
Treatment Access/Reimbursement Resources
Community Health Advocates
Provides counseling services to held New York state residents understand their health insurance and gain access to the health care services they need.
Ph: 888-614-5400 cha@cssny.org
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.
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.
grants@lymelightfoundation.org
Lyme Test Access Program (Lyme-TAP)
National patient assistance program for initial Lyme-related tests based on patient’s financial need.
info@lymetap.com
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 / Daniel@medicalbillgurus.com
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) / customerservice@uhccf.org
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.
