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Patients: How to apply for grants

Apply quickly and easily for TotalAssist grant funding with our guide for patients and their caregivers.

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Ways to apply

You can apply online or by phone for TotalAssist grants. Our online application is secure and takes about 15 minutes to complete. You’ll find out instantly if you’re approved and can begin using your TotalAssist grant immediately. To apply by phone, call us at 866-512-3861, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm ET. Language interpretation is available.

Where do I start?

Find your fund and check eligibility

Search TotalAssist funds by disease or medication name and check the eligibility requirements specific to that fund.

Have your information ready

Applying for TotalAssist takes about 15 minutes. Have your provider, insurance, and treatment plan information ready. For more details, read our help article.

  • Contact and personal information
  • Social Security Number or Alien Number
  • Income information (annual income for pre-screening only)
  • Authorized person to speak on patient’s behalf (optional)

  • Health insurance carrier and plan type
  • Policy ID and group number
  • Copay or coinsurance amounts
  • Medicare supplement or secondary insurance, if applicable

  • Your provider’s name and contact information. The application includes a quick provider search feature to find this information.
  • Diagnosis information. Exact date of diagnosis is needed if within 6 months
  • Please share current stage if you are applying for a metastatic cancer fund
  • Prescribed medications and treatment plan

Apply online

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Create your account or login

Create your TotalAssist portal account to apply, or login to your existing account. Check your email for a security code and complete verification to access your account. For more details about using your portal account, read our portal guides for patients.

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Start an application and complete pre-screening

In the ‘Applications’ tab, click ‘Create Application.’ Enter your diagnosis and insurance information. Select the fund you’re applying for. Next, answer pre-screening questions to continue.

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Apply and get an instant decision

Fill out the online application with the required information (as listed above). After you click ‘Submit’ you’ll know immediately if you are approved for a TotalAssist grant. You can begin using your grant funding for covered expenses right away!

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Do we verify diagnosis and income?

Patient Advocate Foundation verifies your diagnosis and treatment plan with your provider directly. We also automatically verify the income eligibility for every applicant. In some cases, we may need more information to verify your income. If so, we will notify you, and you have 30 days from approval date to provide proof of income.

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Apply by phone

Call us at 866-512-3861, Monday through Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm ET. Our program specialists will help you complete the pre-screening and application over the phone. You’ll find out instantly if you’re approved and can begin using your grant right away. Interpreter services are available by phone.

I’m approved, what’s next?

Everything you need to use your TotalAssist grant will be available in your portal account, or by phone. Here’s what you need to know:

If you applied by phone
The program specialist will make sure you have the information you need to pay for prescriptions at the pharmacy right away. Simply provide the pharmacy with the information. You will also receive an approval packet by mail in a few days with information about using your grant and submitting claims.

If you applied online
Your digital approval packet materials can be found in your portal account. To pay for prescriptions at the pharmacy, find your TotalAssist Pharmacy Card in your portal account. Simply provide the pharmacy with this information. You can also submit claims 24/7 in your portal account.

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Support and resources beyond TotalAssist

Patient Advocate Foundation offers tools, services, and resources to help connect you to the right support, beyond TotalAssist funds. Search our resources directory.

Questions? We’re here to help.

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