CHAMPS has developed this compilation of resources to support Region VIII health centers and their patients in offsetting the costs of preventative care and treatment. If you utilize a resource appropriate for health center staff that is not listed on these webpages, please contact the CHAMPS Clinical Quality Improvement Director.
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Condition-Specific Assistance Resources
Breast Cancer Resources
Cervical Cancer Resources
Colorectal Cancer Resources
Diabetes Resources
HIV/AIDS Resources
Hypertension Resources
Immunization Resources
Medicaid/Medicare Resources
Medical Device Assistance Resources
Prescription Assistance Resources
Select Social Determinants of Health Resources
Other Helpful Resources
CONDITION-SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
BREAST CANCER RESOURCES
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org/treatment/finding-and-paying-for-treatment.html
Discusses practical aspects of starting cancer treatment, including finding the right health care team, dealing with financial and insurance challenges, and locating support services in your community
BreastCancer.Org
www.breastcancer.org/tips/paying
Tips on paying for breast cancer treatment, including working with your provider to reduce costs, managing your health insurance, clinical trials, living expenses assistance, tax deductions, and more
CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation
www.cancercare.org/copayfoundation
Helps individuals with cancer afford co-payments for chemotherapy and targeted treatment drugs
CancerCare Financial Assistance Program
www.cancercare.org/financial
Offers limited financial assistance for non-medical cancer-related costs such as transportation and child care
Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Fund
copays.org/funds/breast-cancer
Provides medication assistance of up to $16,000 per year to insured low-income U.S. residents with breast cancer
The Pink Fund
www.pinkfund.org
Covers 90 days of non-medical cost-of-living expenses to breast cancer patients in active treatment
Social Security Administration Compassionate Allowances
www.ssa.gov/compassionateallowances
Provides information about how individuals with specific types of cancer, including metastatic breast cancer, can qualify and apply for expedited disability benefits
Susan G. Komen Financial Assistance Resources
ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/FinancialResources.html
Provides information about finding financial assistance resources, including those related to insurance, medical costs, transportation, lodging, child and elder care, and clinical trials, and the Komen Treatment Assistance Fund
Young Survival Coalition
www.youngsurvival.org/learn/living-with-breast-cancer/practical-concerns/financial-assistance
Provides information on financial assistance programs for young women with breast cancer
State-Specific Breast Cancer Resources
Colorado
Colorado Cancer Coalition
www.coloradocancercoalition.org
A statewide collaborative working to eliminate the burden of cancer in Colorado
Women’s Wellness Connection
www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/womens-wellness-connection-wisewoman
Provides free breast and cervical cancer screening and heart health tests to qualifying women at participating WISEWOMAN clinics in Colorado
Montana
Montana Cancer Screening Services
dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/Cancer/CancerScreening
Provides mammograms, clinical breast exams, Pap tests and pelvic exams to qualifying Montana women
South Dakota
South Dakota All Women Count Program
https://getscreened.sd.gov/count/
Provides free or reduced-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings to South Dakota women
Wyoming
Wyoming Cancer Coalition
wyomingcancercoalition.org
Provides free breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings to qualifying low-income Wyoming residents
Wyoming Cancer Resource Services
www.wyhc.org/wyoming-cancer-resource-services
Provides Wyoming communities with cancer prevention and control services, including patient referrals to state-funded cancer screening programs
CERVICAL CANCER RESOURCES
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org/treatment/finding-and-paying-for-treatment.html
Discusses practical aspects of starting cancer treatment, including finding the right health care team, dealing with financial and insurance challenges, and locating support services in your community
CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation
www.cancercare.org/copayfoundation
Helps individuals with cancer afford co-payments for chemotherapy and targeted treatment drugs
CancerCare Financial Assistance Program
www.cancercare.org/financial
Offers limited financial assistance for non-medical cancer-related costs such as transportation and child care
State-Specific Cervical Cancer Resources
Colorado
Colorado Cancer Coalition
www.coloradocancercoalition.org
A statewide collaborative working to eliminate the burden of cancer in Colorado
Women’s Wellness Connection
www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/womens-wellness-connection-wisewoman
Provides free breast and cervical cancer screening and heart health tests to qualifying women at participating WISEWOMAN clinics in Colorado
Montana
Montana Cancer Screening Services
dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/Cancer/CancerScreening
Provides mammograms, clinical breast exams, Pap tests and pelvic exams to qualifying Montana women
South Dakota
South Dakota All Women Count Program
getscreened.sd.gov/count
Provides free or reduced-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings to South Dakota women
Wyoming
Wyoming Cancer Coalition
wyomingcancercoalition.org
Provides free breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings to qualifying low-income Wyoming residents
Wyoming Cancer Resource Services
www.wyhc.org/wyoming-cancer-resource-services
Provides Wyoming communities with cancer prevention and control services, including patient referrals to state-funded cancer screening programs
COLORECTAL CANCER RESOURCES
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org/treatment/finding-and-paying-for-treatment.html
Discusses practical aspects of starting cancer treatment, including finding the right health care team, dealing with financial and insurance challenges, and locating support services in your community
Blue Hope Financial Assistance
www.ccalliance.org/get-support/screening
Covers the cost of colorectal cancer screening tests and treatment-related expenses for qualifying individuals
CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation
www.cancercare.org/copayfoundation
Helps individuals with cancer afford co-payments for chemotherapy and targeted treatment drugs
CancerCare Financial Assistance Program
www.cancercare.org/financial
Offers limited financial assistance for non-medical cancer-related costs such as transportation and child care
Colorectal Cancer Control Program
www.cdc.gov/cancer/crccp
Helps states and tribes increase colorectal cancer screening rates among individuals aged 50 years and older
Fight Colorectal Cancer
fightcolorectalcancer.org/living-with-colorectal-cancer/paying-for-treatment
List of patient assistance programs for individuals with colorectal cancer
State-Specific Colorectal Cancer Resources
Colorado
Colorado Cancer Coalition
www.coloradocancercoalition.org
A statewide collaborative working to eliminate the burden of cancer in Colorado.
Colorado Colorectal Screening Program
www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/medicalschool/centers/cancercenter/Community/coloradocancerscreening/Pages/screened.aspx
Provides no-cost colorectal cancer screening tests to qualifying patients at safety-net clinics throughout Colorado
Wyoming
Wyoming Cancer Coalition
wyomingcancercoalition.org
Provides free breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings to qualifying low-income Wyoming residents
Wyoming Cancer Resource Services
www.wyhc.org/wyoming-cancer-resource-services
Provides Wyoming communities with cancer prevention and control services, including patient referrals to state-funded cancer screening programs
DIABETES RESOURCES
American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/health-insurance/prescription-assistance.html
Lists drug discount programs and databases and patient assistance programs for individuals with diabetes
Lilly Cares Foundation
www.lillycares.com/index.aspx
Assists qualifying patients in obtaining Lilly-brand medications, including insulin, at no cost
Medication Assistance Tool
medicineassistancetool.org
Links to companies and programs that offer discounted insulin, glucose meters, test strips syringes, and other resources for patients with diabetes
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/financial-help-diabetes-care
Provides information on financial assistance opportunities for individuals with diabetes, including detailed information about different types of health insurance and what types of services they cover
HIV/AIDS RESOURCES
HIV.Gov
www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/staying-in-hiv-care/hiv-treatment/paying-for-hiv-care-and-treatment
Provides information about financial assistance for individuals with HIV, including many federal resources
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program
hab.hrsa.gov/about-ryan-white-hivaids-program/about-ryan-white-hivaids-program
Provides primary medical care and essential support services for uninsured and underinsured people living with HIV
State-Specific HIV Resources
Colorado
State Drug Assistance Program
www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/state-drug-assistance-program
Provides AIDS-specific medications to eligible Colorado residents
Montana
Montana AIDS Drug Assistance Program
dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/hivstd/treatmentprogram.aspx
Provides AIDS-specific medications to eligible Montana residents
HYPERTENSION RESOURCES
American Heart Association
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cardiac-rehab/managing-your-medicines/medicine-assistance-programs
Provides information about programs and companies that offer discounted or free hypertension medications
Pulmonary Hypertension Association
phassociation.org/patients/insurance/financial-assistance
Provides information about financial assistance programs for qualifying patients with hypertension
IMMUNIZATION RESOURCES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccine Information for Adults: How to Pay for Vaccines
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/pay-for-vaccines.html
Provides information about the types of adult vaccines typically covered by different types of health insurance, including private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid
Vaccines for Children Program
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/index.html
Federal program providing free vaccines to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated due to inability to pay
State-Specific Immunization Resources
Colorado
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/find-your-local-public-health-agency
Provides information, data, and resources about vaccination access in Colorado
Montana
Montana Immunization Program
dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/Immunization
Provides information about Montana-specific vaccination resources for patients and providers
North Dakota
North Dakota Immunization Program
www.ndhealth.gov/immunize
Outlines resources and information on vaccination access programs in North Dakota
South Dakota
State of South Dakota Department of Health Immunization Program
doh.sd.gov/family/childhood/immunization
Provides materials, training, and support to immunization providers and patients in South Dakota
Utah
Immunize Utah
https://immunize.utah.gov/
Provides information about Utah-specific vaccination locations, statistics, and more
Wyoming
Wyoming Immunization Unit
health.wyo.gov/publichealth/immunization
Supports and promotes immunization services available across Wyoming
MEDICAID/MEDICARE RESOURCES
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
www.cms.gov
CMS covers 100 million people through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Health Insurance Marketplace
Medicaid Information Resource
www.medicaid.gov/index.html
Provides news updates, federal policy guidelines, application assistance, and other Medicaid-related resources
Medicare
www.medicare.gov
Provides information for patients about plans, costs, local healthcare providers, health management, and more
www.cms.gov/files/document/10522-external-faqs-about-inflation-reduction-act.pdf
Answers to frequently asked questions about enhanced Medicare benefits under the Inflation Reduction Act
www.cmsnationaltrainingprogram.cms.gov
Tips for reviewing and comparing 2023 drug plans under Medicare for people who take insulin
National Health Law Program (NHeLP)
www.healthlaw.org
Provides legal information about health care policy issues, including health care reform, disability rights, reproductive health, and more
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/ltss/pace/index.html
Provides comprehensive medical and social services to frail, community-dwelling elderly individuals who are dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare benefits
Social Security Online
www.socialsecurity.gov
Provides information about social security cards, benefits, disability services, and assistance with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan costs
MEDICAL DEVICE RESOURCES
Amputee Coalition
www.amputee-coalition.org/limb-loss-resource-center/resources-by-state
Searchable map of frequently requested resources for amputees, including prosthetics assistance
Glucometers
Bayer will provide a limited number of free Glucometers for patients without insurance; the following are alternative resources for test strips
www.medplususa.com
www.walgreens.com
Kids Mobility Network
www.kidsmobility.org
Nonprofit organization providing children with disabilities with medical equipment including wheelchairs and walkers
Limbs for Life Foundation
www.limbsforlife.org/gethelp
Provides payment for lower limb prosthetic care for low-income amputees
Muscular Dystrophy Association National Equipment Assistance Program
www.mda.org/services/equipment-assistance
Helps provide good-condition, gently used wheelchairs and other medical equipment, such as shower chairs, hospital beds, walkers, canes, and communication devices
Project C.U.R.E.
projectcure.org
Delivers donated medical supplies and equipment to severely resource-limited communities
The Wheelchair Project
lifenets.org/programs/wheelchairs
Matches donated wheelchairs with patients in need at no cost; recipients are asked to arrange for chair pickup or to pay shipping charges when necessary
State-Specific Medical Device Resources
Colorado
Good Health Will
www.goodhealthwill.org
Nonprofit health and medical outfitter that accepts donated medical equipment and supplies and provides them to the public at a reduced cost; located in Loveland, Greeley, and Denver, Colorado
Hospital Equipment Lending Project (HELP)
www.assistanceleague.org/denver/hospital-equipment-lending-equipment-project-help
Provides hospital equipment to patients undergoing in-home rehabilitation at no charge in the Denver, Colorado area
Medical Equipment Loan Closet
https://disabledresourceservices.org/rental-closet/
Provides low-cost medical equipment rentals for patients in need of temporary (one year or less) assistance; located in Loveland and Fort Collins, Colorado
University of Colorado Assistive Technology Partners
www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/Engineering/research/AssistiveTechnologyPartners/Pages/Home.aspx
Provides assistive technology, clinical services, education, and more to individuals with disabilities living in Colorado
Montana
MonTECH
montech.ruralinstitute.umt.edu
Provides technology, support, and other services to Montanans with disabilities
North Dakota
Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization (HERO)
www.herofargo.com
Collects and redistributes donated healthcare supplies to patients in need; located in Fargo, North Dakota
North Dakota Assistive
ndipat.org
Nonprofit providing North Dakotans with assistive technology; offers equipment rental, exchange, and donation, as well as consultations and training
South Dakota
DakotaLink Equipment Exchange
www.sd.at4all.com
Reuses and recycles durable medical equipment and other Assistive Technology Devices; located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Utah
Utah Assistive Technology Program
www.uatpat.org
Serves people with disabilities in Utah by providing assistive technology devices and services, and by providing training and education to students, parents, children, and professionals
Utah Center for Assistive Technology
https://jobs.utah.gov/usor/vr/services/ucat.html
Statewide resource providing information and technical services to help people with disabilities acquire and use assistive technology; offers free evaluations to individuals in Utah
Wyoming
Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources
www.uwyo.edu/wind/watr
Provides Wyomingites with assistive technology devices and other solutions to enhance independent living
PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
AmeriCares
usaccess.americares.org
Provides free medicines and supplies to health care organizations that work with low-income populations in the United States
HRSA 340B Drug Pricing Program & Pharmacy Affairs
www.hrsa.gov/opa
Federal program enabling safety-net clinics to provide significantly reduced-cost drugs to their patients
Lilly Cares Foundation
www.lillycares.com/index.aspx
Assists qualifying patients in obtaining Lilly-brand medications, including insulin, at no cost
Needy Meds
www.needymeds.com
Nonprofit information resource that helps patients locate assistance programs to afford medications and other healthcare costs; available as a free mobile app
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
www.pparx.org
Matches patients with assistance programs using a medicine-based search; also assists patients in locating local free and low-cost clinics
Rx Hope
www.rxhope.com
Directory that assists patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers in finding patient medication assistance programs
Rx Outreach
www.rxoutreach.org
rxoutreach.org/es
Nonprofit pharmacy offering affordable medications; available in English and Spanish
Volunteers in Healthcare RxAssist
www.rxassist.org
Comprehensive directory of patient medication assistance programs
State-Specific Prescription Assistance Resources
Montana
Big Sky Rx Program
dphhs.mt.gov/MontanaHealthcarePrograms/BigSky.aspx
Assists Medicare patients in Montana pay Medicare-approved prescription drug insurance premiums
Wyoming
Wyoming Medication Donation Program
health.wyo.gov/healthcarefin/medicationdonation
Re-dispenses acceptable donated medications to Wyoming residents who lack adequate prescription coverage
SELECT SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH RESOURCES
Federal Food Assistance Programs
www.nutrition.gov/topics/food-assistance-programs
List of federal programs providing food assistance to low-income families and individuals
Four Strategies for Exercising if You Live in a Low-Income Neighborhood
health.usnews.com/wellness/fitness/articles/2017-02-27/4-strategies-for-exercising-if-you-live-in-a-low-income-neighborhood
Article outlining ways to participate in affordable physical activities at home and in the community
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/programs/liheap
Assists low income families in meeting their energy needs
United Way’s 2-1-1 Program
www.unitedway.org/our-impact/featured-programs/2-1-1
Free and confidential service helping people across North America find local community assistance resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES
Direct Relief
www.directrelief.org/usa
Direct Relief operates the largest charitable medicine program in the United States
MedicAlert Foundation
www.medicalert.org
Provides a MedicAlert membership and basic stainless steel MedicAlert ID for individuals unable to afford the cost; call 800-432-5378 to request an application
National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership
medical-legalpartnership.org
Helps health organizations leverage legal expertise and services to better address communities’ health-related social needs
National Institutes of Health Clinical Research Trials
www.nih.gov/health-information/nih-clinical-research-trials-you
Explains the basics of clinical trials, such as how to find and apply for an appropriate trial
Patient Advocate Foundation
www.patientadvocate.org
Provides patients with arbitration, mediation, and negotiation to settle issues of access to care, medical debt, and job retention related to their health condition
United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
transplantliving.org/financing-a-transplant/covering-costs
Provides information about funding sources for individuals in need of organ transplants