IgA Nephropathy Fund Grant

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.

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.
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.
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.

Eligibility

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.