Patient support

How we support patients

All of us at the Patient Advocate Foundation know that you may need support, information, and resources beyond what you can find on any one page. Start here to get help with costs, coverage, benefits, and the everyday challenges of managing your health.

National Financial Resource Directory

Search our directory to discover local and national assistance programs for healthcare expenses, transportation, housing, and essential living costs. Search the directory

TotalAssist

Our charitable patient assistance program that helps eligible people afford the cost of covered out-of-pocket healthcare and medical costs. Find your fund and check your eligibility.

Case management support

Get free, one-on-one help from trained experts to navigate insurance problems, find care, and manage treatment costs. Free for eligible patients and families.

Call us to get started: 800-532-5274 (Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET)

Note: We can only accept a limited number of new cases each day. If we’re unable to accept your case when you call, please call back tomorrow. Connect with a case manager

Financial aid funds

Patient Advocate Foundation provides grants for eligible patients based on medical and financial need. Funds are given on a first-come, first-served basis until they are exhausted. Requirements vary by fund. Browse open financial aid funds

FundFinder

Our FundFinder website tracks more than 300 patient assistance programs from eight charitable organizations. You can sign up for free email, text alerts, and automated phone calls when financial help becomes available. Sign up for FundFinder

How to get involved

Help connect communities with trusted information, resources, and support.

Community Impact Ambassadors

Want to help more people learn about our patient services and programs? Our Community Impact Ambassadors share information and resources with patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and communities.

Interested in getting involved? We’ll provide the handouts and resources you need to feel prepared to share information about PAF’s services and programs. Sign up

Stay in the know

Sign up for monthly updates with new educational articles, fund announcements, opportunities to get involved, and other helpful resources. Subscribe to news

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Learn more about how Patient Advocate Foundation’s programs and services can help.

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Find a clinical trial

Our TrialFinder site makes it easy to search for clinical trials based on your condition and location.

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Call us for help

Talk to a case manager at our Clinical Trial CareLine for personalized support:
1-855-329-5969

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