Peyronie's Disease Fund Grant

Peyronie's Disease Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Healthwell Foundation
Amount: Up to US $5,600
Last Updated: February 07, 2026

Summary

The Peyronie's Disease Fund, managed by the HealthWell Foundation, aims to alleviate financial burdens for underinsured patients suffering from Peyronie's disease. This condition involves the formation of fibrous scar tissue in the penis, leading to painful erections and erectile dysfunction. The fund provides financial assistance for prescription drugs and related healthcare costs, ensuring that patients receive necessary treatment without the stress of high out-of-pocket expenses. HealthWell is committed to improving access to essential healthcare for America’s underinsured population.

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. 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. Peyronie's Disease About Peyronie’s Disease Peyronie’s (pa-ro-NEEZ) disease is the development of fibrous scar tissue inside the penis that causes curved, painful erections. In some men, Peyronie’s disease causes a significant bend or pain, which can prevent a man from having sex or may make it difficult to get or maintain an erection (erectile dysfunction). Fund Definition Assistance with the prescription drugs and biologics used in the treatment and management of Peyronie’s disease. Grant Utilization HealthWell estimates that patients use an average of $2,800 during their 12-month grant period for this disease area. Assistance Type Prescription Drug CopayInsurance premium (Medicare Part B only) Minimum Copay Reimbursement Amount: None Minimum Premium Reimbursement Amount: None Treatments Covered ColchicineColcrysCollagenaseDmsoInjectionInjection ProcedureInterferonPentoxifyllinePotabaPropoleumRoutine VenipunctureSildenafil CitrateTamoxifen citrateUrinalysisVerapamilXiaflex

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Household Income Limit500% of the Federal Poverty Level(adjusted for household size and high cost of living areas)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 Peyronie's Disease.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.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. 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.