Without the support and generosity of people like you, some patients will not receive the transplant they need. The Be The Match Patient Assistance Program was created to help patients pay for transplant costs not covered by insurance.
Why be the match Patient Assistance Program?
Without the support and generosity of people like you, some patients will not receive the transplant they need. The Be The Match Patient Assistance Program was created to help patients pay for transplant costs not covered by insurance.
How is the patient financial assistance program funded?
Our Patient Financial Assistance Program is funded by the Be The Match Foundation and facilitated through our Patient Financial Assistance team. Availability of patient financial assistance depends on funding and is not guaranteed, regardless of eligibility.
What is be the match ®?
Be The Match ® raises funds to help patients who need an unrelated donor for a bone marrow or cord blood transplant.
What is NMDP/be the match?
The patient had an NMDP/Be The Match facilitated related or unrelated donor transplant, is at least 90 days post-transplant and actively being treated for chronic GVHD The patient is enrolled or in the process of enrolling in a clinical trial for a blood cancer or disorder and needs assistance covering travel expenses
Why is the Be the Match Patient Assistance Program created?
What is the Be the Match program?
How much did the Patient Assistance Program provide in 2020?
About this website
Is Be The Match legitimate?
Be The Match Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1992, and donations are tax-deductible.
How does be the match make money?
NMDP/Be The Match is entrusted and under contract to operate the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program. This program and the National Cord Blood Inventory are funded through the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations bill.
What are the chances of being a match for bone marrow?
A patient's likelihood of finding a matching bone marrow donor or cord blood unit on the Be The Match Registry® ranges from 29% to 79% depending on ethnic background.
What does be the match do?
Be The Match®, operated by the National Marrow Donor Program® (NMDP), is a nonprofit organization that's dedicated to helping every patient get the life-saving transplant they need.
How painful is a bone marrow biopsy?
The biopsy needle may also cause a brief, usually dull, pain. Since the inside of the bone cannot be numbed, this test may cause some discomfort. If a bone marrow aspiration is also done, you may feel a brief, sharp pain as the bone marrow liquid is removed.
What disqualifies you from being a bone marrow donor?
Most diseases which may be defined as autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, will prevent you from donating marrow or blood-forming cells.
What is the cut off age for a bone marrow transplant?
World Marrow Donor Association standards WMDA standards require donor registries to stipulate an upper age limit not to exceed 60 years.
Why is it so hard to find a bone marrow match?
Some people, such as those from Africa, have very diverse HLA types. A close HLA match is critical when transplanting blood and bone marrow–forming stem cells from an adult donor to a patient. This makes it difficult for people of certain races or mixed ancestry to find a match.
How many hours does a bone marrow transplant take?
Blood is removed from one arm and passed through a filter, before being returned to the body through the other arm. This procedure is not painful and is done while you're awake. It takes around 3 to 4 hours and may need to be repeated the next day if not enough cells are removed the first time.
Does bone marrow regenerate?
After donation, bone marrow replaces itself within four to six weeks. To be a bone marrow donor in America, a person should be between 18 and 60 years old and in good health.
Is bone marrow healthy?
Bone marrow is full of collagen, which improves the health and strength of bones and skin. It is also rich in glucosamine, a compound that helps against osteoarthritis, relieves joint pain, and reduces inflammation in the joints.
How long does be the match take?
It's actually a myth that the donation process takes a long time! Online registration takes about 10 minutes. Completing and returning a cheek swab kit only takes a few minutes. If you're called to donate, the typical time commitment for the donation process is 20-30 hours spread out over a four-to- six-week period.
Does be the match sell your DNA?
This genetic information will be stored along with your donor identification number within the Registry. We do not sell, rent or lease member information to third parties.
Is the match for charity?
The Match is returning for a sixth iteration on Wednesday, with NFL superstars Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers joining forces. The high-profile charity golf event, which debuted in 2018 with a showdown between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, returns for a sixth iteration featuring four star NFL quarterbacks on Wednesday.
Am I on the Be The Match Registry?
Be The Match is operated under Federal contracts by the National Marrow Donor Program. That means they have access to listings of potential marrow donors and donated cord blood units. If you are uncertain whether you have previously joined the registry, you should contact Be The Match by calling 1-800-627-7692.
What is Be The Match Foundation?
Be The Match Foundation supports the life-saving mission of Be The Match/National Marrow Donor Program, ensuring that patients diagnosed with blood cancers such as leukemia and other diseases get the stem cell transplant they need for a second chance at life. A transplant offers hope for a cure.
Patient Financial Assistance Program
Patient Financial Assistance Program Help patients access financial support before and after transplant. Our goal is to equitably administer financial assistance to help your patients overcome barriers before and after transplant.
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Your gift gives patients a second chance at life. Together we can bring hope to many families. Your support, in addition to funding we receive from the Congress through the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program and the National Cord Blood Inventory, saves the lives of thousands of patients with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma and other life-threatening diseases such as sickle cell ...
Financial Resources
Financial Resources. Covering the costs of transplant requires careful financial planning, and insurance may not cover all the costs. As part of our efforts to reduce barriers to transplant, we offer financial planning tools and grant programs to help patients with the cost of transplant.
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LLS is committed to removing the barriers patients face in accessing care. We understand financial assistance helps to remove these barriers. We hear you; we know that lack of available financial assistance adds to the stress and anxiety brought on by the financial burden of your diagnosis and other costs such as rising food and gas prices.
What are out-of-pocket costs related to medical care?
Out-of-pocket costs related to medical care, such as copays for prescriptions, clinic visits and dental work
What is a patient/family emergency?
Patient/family has an emergency or crisis event that is directly impacting post-transplant care
What is the National Marrow Donor Program?
With funding generously provided to the Be The Match Foundation®, the National Marrow Donor Program®/Be The Match® can provide financial help for patients experiencing a crisis event that is directly impacting post-transplant care. The Ira and Diana Riklis Crisis Grant can give a limited number of qualified patients a grant up to $10,000 depending on need.
Can you submit worksheets as an application?
These worksheets cannot be submitted as an application and should only be used as a tool to help you complete the online application.
What is the Be the Match?
At Be The Match®, we do more than match patients with marrow donors. We also support patients and families before, during and after a transplant through one-on-one support, financial assistance and free educational resources.
How many languages does BeTheMatch have?
OTHER LANGUAGES: We offer translated resources in 11 languages and telephone support in more than 100 languages. For more information, visit BeTheMatch.org/translations.
What is Be the Match?
Be The Match offers a patient financial assistance program that can provide financial relief to your patients. Transplant centers within our Network can apply for these funds on their patient's behalf. There are eligibility requirements and a review process in place to determine how to allocate the funds. Learn more about this program and how they can help BMT patients overcome financial barriers.
Does Medicare cover HCT?
Medicare patients with MDS can receive claims coverage from Medicare for HCT through a clinical study approved by the Center for Medicare Services (CMS) under the Coverage with Evidence Development (CED).
Offering one-on-one guidance and patient-friendly resources
To help break down the treatment barriers that patients and caregivers face, we offer personalized and confidential support, counseling and education to all your patients and their loved ones. Our team supports patients considering related or unrelated donor allogeneic transplant, autologous transplant and other treatment options.
One-on-one support and services for patients and caregivers
We have a team dedicated to helping patients, caregivers and families navigate the transplant process. Your patients can receive tailored information and support before, during and after transplant. Our team devotes as much time as needed—at no cost to you or the patient.
Educational resources designed to meet the unique needs of your patients
Our free patient education resources are available for you to use with your patients, caregivers and families. Our goal is to supplement your center's educational efforts. Every resource—videos, booklets, webinars and more—is reviewed by experts for accuracy and readability to ensure all patients get reliable information.
Peer connections for patients and caregivers
For many patients and caregivers, connecting with others who are going through or have been through cell therapy can be helpful.
Additional support for patients and caregivers post-treatment
Our support for patients and caregivers doesn’t stop the day they receive a transplant or another cell therapy. We offer programs to break down barriers to help patients lead healthier, high-quality lives after cell therapy.
Connect with our team
Questions about how we can support your team and your patients through the Patient Support Center? Connect with us at 1 (888) 999-6743 or [email protected].
How is Be the Match funded?
The Be The Match patient assistance program is funded solely through the philanthropic support of our life-saving community. Without their generosity, this critical program wouldn’t be possible.
What is the mission of Be the Match?
Our Mission: We save lives through cellular therapy.#N#For people with life-threatening blood cancers — like leukemia and lymphoma — or other diseases like sickle cell, a cure exists. Be The Match connects patients with their donor match for a life-saving blood stem cell transplant. Be The Match provides patients and their families with one-on-one support, education, and guidance before, during, and after transplant.
Is there a Be the Match donor drive?
Under The Power of One, Publicis Groupe will be coming together to host a Be The Match Digital Donor Drive. For the thousands of people diagnosed every year with life-threatening blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, a cure exists. Over the past 30 years, Be The Match has managed the largest and most diverse marrow registry in the world to save lives through transplant. But even with such a large registry, there are still patients who do not have a match.
Why is the Be the Match Patient Assistance Program created?
The Be The Match Patient Assistance Program was created to help patients pay for transplant costs not covered by insurance.
What is the Be the Match program?
Be The Match ® raises funds to help patients who need an unrelated donor for a bone marrow or cord blood transplant. Your generous contributions, along with funding from the Congress through the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program and National Cord Blood Inventory, help offset these costs and provide more patients the opportunity to get this potentially life-saving treatment.
How much did the Patient Assistance Program provide in 2020?
In 2020, we provided nearly $4.8 million in patient assistance to 2,075 families through our patient assistance program. Their lives were changed because of these funds and your contributions.
