Causes: Cancer, Health, Health Care, Specifically Named Diseases

Mission: To reduce financial barriers to care for underinsured patients with chronic or life-altering diseases. The HealthWell Foundation has served as a safety net for more than 728,000 underinsured patients in more than 65 disease areas by providing access to life-changing medical treatments they otherwise would not be able to afford.

Results: Since 2004 we have helped more than 728,000 patients afford essential treatments and medications.

Target demographics: America's underinsured afford essential treatments and medications

Direct beneficiaries per year: Granted more than $818.4 million in awards to close to 175,600 patients.

Geographic areas served: United States

Programs: The HealthWell Foundation is a leading non-profit dedicated to improving access to care for America’s underinsured. When health insurance is not enough, we fill the gap by assisting with copays, premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses. In 2021, we awarded more than $818.4 million in grants through our Disease Funds, and since 2004 we have helped more than 728,000 patients afford essential treatments and medications. HealthWell is recognized as one of America’s most efficient charities — 100 percent of every dollar donated goes directly to patient grants and services. We provide financial assistance to help with:Prescription copaysHealth insurance premiums, deductibles and coinsurancePediatric treatment costsTravel costs