IgA Nephropathy Fund Grant

IgA Nephropathy Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Healthwell Foundation
Amount: Up to US $9,000
Last Updated: March 09, 2026

Summary

The IgA Nephropathy Fund, managed by the HealthWell Foundation, aims to alleviate financial burdens for underinsured patients facing IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease. The fund offers assistance with prescription drug copays, insurance premiums, and deductibles, with a maximum award of $9,000. HealthWell Foundation has disbursed over $1.2 billion in grants since 2004, ensuring that patients receive necessary treatments without financial strain, thus fostering better health outcomes.

Overview

Note:  If we do not have a fund that currently covers your diagnosis, please check back as we frequently open and reopen programs as funding becomes available. The Foundation is able to help patients receiving treatment for indications for which we currently have an open fund. What We Do Our Mission: To reduce financial barriers to care for underinsured patients with chronic or life-altering diseases. The HealthWell Foundation is a leading independent non-profit dedicated to improving access to health 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 2025, we awarded more than $1.1 billion in grants through our Disease Funds, and since 2004 we have helped more than 1,390,000 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 costsBehavioral health services Our Vision: To ensure that no patient goes without health care because they cannot afford it. IgA Nephropathy About IgA Nephropathy IgA nephropathy, also known as Berger’s disease, is a kidney disease that occurs when an antibody called immunoglobulin A (IgA) builds up the kidneys, resulting in local inflammation that, over time, can hamper the kidneys’ ability to filter waste from the blood. IgA nephropathy usually progresses slowly but the course of the disease varies from person to person. Some people leak blood in their urine without developing problems, some eventually achieve complete remission and others develop end-stage kidney failure. No cure exists for IgA nephropathy, but certain medications can slow its course. Keeping blood pressure under control and reducing cholesterol levels also slow the disease. Fund Definition Assistance with premium, copayment, coinsurance, and deductible related to prescription drugs, biologics and standard of care monitoring lab tests for the treatment of IgA Nephropathy. Grant Utilization HealthWell estimates that patients use an average of $3,000 during their 12-month grant period for this disease area. Assistance Type Prescription Drug CopayInsurance premium (Medicare Part B only) Maximum Award Level $9,000 Pharmacy Card Fund Yes Minimum Copay Reimbursement Amount None Minimum Premium Reimbursement Amount None Treatments Covered FabhaltaMedrolMedrol DosepakMillipredOrapred OdtPediapredPrednisolone AnhydrousPrednisolone MicronizedPrednisone AnhydrousPrednisone IntensolRayosTarpeyoVeripred 20 Standard of Care Monitoring Lab Tests Blood Test For Serum Creatinine And EgfrUrine Test - Urinalysis

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Do I Qualify?HealthWell bases eligibility on an individual’s medical, financial and insurance situation. To qualify for HealthWell’s assistance, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:You are being treated for IgA Nephropathy.We can only assist with medications that have been prescribed to treat the disease/covered diagnosis. You will be asked to provide the Foundation with the patient’s diagnosis, which must be verified by a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant’s signature. The patient must receive treatment in the United States.You have insurance and it covers your medication.To qualify for copayment assistance from HealthWell, you must have some form of health insurance (private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, TriCare, etc.) that covers part of the cost of your treatment. Please note that in order to qualify for premium assistance through this fund, you must have Medicare Part B.Your income falls within our guidelines.HealthWell assists individuals with incomes up to 300-500% of the Federal Poverty Level.Household Income Limit500% of the Federal Poverty Level(adjusted for household size and high cost of living areas)The Foundation also considers the number in a household and cost of living in a particular city or state. If you believe you qualify for assistance, you may begin the application process here.You are receiving treatment in the United States.Please note that you will be asked to provide a Social Security Number in order to create a grant. This information is gathered to eliminate duplicate applications and is kept secure and confidential.

Ineligibility

The Foundation will refer patients without prescription insurance to other programs, such as manufacturer patient assistance programs.