The Renal Patient Assistance Fund at London Health Sciences Centre provides financial assistance that is strictly donor-funded, and specifically supports nephrology patients who are assessed as having short-term, emergency financial assistance.
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What is the LLS patient aid program?
The LLS Patient Aid Program provides financial assistance to blood cancer patients. Eligible patients will receive a one-time $100 stipend to help offset non-medical expenses like transportation, food, housing, utilities, etc. There are no income criteria to qualify for this program.
What is the renal patient assistance fund?
The Renal Patient Assistance Fund at London Health Sciences Centre provides financial assistance that is strictly donor-funded, and specifically supports nephrology patients who are assessed as having short-term, emergency financial assistance.
What is the assistance fund?
The Assistance Fund is an independent 501(c)(3) organization that helps patients and families facing high medical out-of-pocket costs by providing financial assistance for their copayments, coinsurance, deductibles, and other health-related expenses.
How do I donate to the Patient Assistance Program?
To donate to one of the funds that supports the Patient Assistance Program please click here. Funding is available for emergency, short-term situations when funding from other sources and services is not available. Expenses incurred within 6 months of the date of the application will be considered.
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Where to drop off LRCP application?
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Patient Assistance Program Application Form
Title: London Regional Cancer Program - Patient Assistance Program - Application Form (2016) Created Date: 4/20/2016 11:04:23 AM
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Program Description: Level 7 is the adult oncology inpatient unit of the London Regional Cancer Program (LRCP), located at the Victoria Hospital Site of London Health Sciences Centre
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How to access renal patient assistance?
To access financial assistance through the Renal Patient Assistance fund a referral must be made to your renal social worker. The social worker will assess the need and specific situation to determine eligibility for funding in accordance with the guidelines established for the fund.
What is the kidney foundation?
The Kidney Foundation will provide short term financial assistance for costs associated with kidney disease and dialysis. They will assist with the cost of transportation for a short period of time and will also consider assisting with the costs associated with emergency living expenses, medications and equipment as well as dialysis training.
How to find out if you qualify for short term or long term benefits?
To find out if you qualify for short term or long term income benefits based on your health care needs please speak to your employer or human resources representative. Often there is an application process that will include information from you and from your health care provider, usually the physician .
What is the age limit for a minor to be a patient?
If patient is a minor (under the age of 18), patient AND guardian’s Social Security Numbers and date of birth are required.
What are the eligibility requirements for the interdisciplinary blood cancer program?
To be eligible for this program: Patients must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and reside in the U.S. or U.S. territories. Patients must have a confirmed diagnosis of blood cancer, be in active treatment, scheduled to begin treatment or in follow up care, all attested to by the patient or care team member.
Is there a live chat for the Patient Aid Program?
Live Chat is not available for the Patient Aid Program.
Can you reapply for patient aid?
Patients are only eligible for one Patient Aid award. If patients have received a Patient Aid award in the past, they are not eligible to reapply.
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Where is London Health Sciences Foundation?
We are grateful to the London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario N6C 2R6, for administering donations to the Patient Assistance Funds in order that we can continue to provide financial assistance to those who are burdened as a result of ongoing treatment for cancer and its effects. For more information on how to donate go to: http://www.lhsf.ca/campaign/cancer-care
Where to drop off LRCP application?
Completed application forms can be dropped off at the Patient and Famly Resource Centre located in the Level 1 Atrium of the LRCP or mailed to:
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Financial Support For Transportation
- The onset of chronic kidney disease and the possible need for dialysis frequently disrupts personal and family situations and can cause devastating financial strain. The burden of kidney disease and dialysis can lead to reduction in employment and to many financial stressors. People often find that transportation for dialysis is a drain on resources; a drain on physical resources, e…
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Program Information
- The LLS Patient Aid Program provides financial assistance to blood cancer patients. Eligible patients will receive a one-time $100 stipend to help offset non-medical expenses like transportation, food, housing, utilities, etc. There are no income criteria to qualify for this program; patients can be insured or uninsured. As a non-profit organizatio...
Eligibility Requirements
- To be eligible for this program: 1. Reside in the U.S. or U.S. territories at the time of their application. 2. Have a confirmed diagnosis of blood cancer, be in active treatment, scheduled to begin treatment or in follow up care. 3. Have NOT received a Patient Aid Program award in the past.
How to Apply
- By Phone: (877) 557-2672 (Hablamos Espanol) Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
- Online Portal: Click Here 24/7, Available in English only Please note: There is a separate portal for the Co-Pay Assistance Program.
Online Portal Registration
- Required Information for Application: 1. The patient’s Social Security Number and date of birth 1.1. If patient is a minor (under the age of 18), patient AND guardian’s Social Security Numbers and date of birth are required. 1.2. Patients who do not have a Social Security number or Alien ID number should call (877) 557-2672 to apply. Please note that these patients will be required to s…