The Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society provides supplementary financial assistance
to patients in significant financial need. Types of services
covered by the Patient Financial Aid program:
- Specific approved drugs related to the treatment/control
of leukemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma.
- Processing, typing, screening and cross-matching of
blood components for transfusions; infusion of marrow, cord
blood or stem cells.
- Transportation to and from a doctor's office, hospital,
treatment center or Family Support Group.
- Initial induction x-ray therapy, x-ray therapy or other
procedures according to the specific approval of the
national Patient Services Committee.
Reimbursement
requests, up to a maximum of $500 per year, are processed
through your local chapter and payments are issued directly to
you. Patient financial aid is limited to residents of the
United States or its territories, and U.S. military personnel
stationed abroad. This program is supported entirely by
public contributions. For more information on the
Patient Financial Aid program, please contact your local
chapter on the Society chapter finder.
If you believe you are in financial need at this time,
contact your local chapter to request a Patient Financial Aid
application or fill-out and return the convenient online
application form in English or in Spanish format to your
local chapter. See How to Apply for the Patient Financial Aid
Program in English or
in Spanish for a
step-by-step guide.
* Patient Aid funds are subject to
availability
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