Sickle Cell Disease Financial Assistance Program

The Sickle Cell Disease Financial Assistance Program, provided by The Assistance Fund, offers financial assistance for out-of-pocket costs such as prescription drugs, health insurance premiums, therapy administration costs, genetic testing, and ground travel to a treatment center. To qualify, patients must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, diagnosed with sickle cell disease, prescribed an FDA-approved treatment, have prescription coverage, and meet financial eligibility criteria based on household income and size. The program is currently accepting requests to join its enrollment waitlist.

Eligibility

The Assistance Fund provides financial assistance to patients and families for out-of-pocket medical costs like copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. Eligibility is generally based on having a diagnosis covered by their specific disease programs and demonstrating financial need.