Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Fund Grant

Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Healthwell Foundation
Amount: Up to US $8,000
Last Updated: August 13, 2025

Summary

The Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Fund provides crucial financial assistance to underinsured patients suffering from this rare blood cancer. Through the HealthWell Foundation, the fund helps cover prescription copays, insurance premiums, and treatment-related costs, ensuring access to necessary medical care. With over $1.2 billion in grants awarded, the program has supported more than 1.1 million patients since its inception in 2004. Its mission is to alleviate financial barriers to essential healthcare, allowing patients to focus on their treatment and recovery.

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 2024, we awarded more than $1.2 billion in grants through our Disease Funds, and since 2004 we have helped more than 1,100,000 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. Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia About Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM) is a rare, type of blood cancer that begins in the white blood cells and is a slow-growing cancer of the lymphatic system. Common symptoms of WM include weakness and fatigue, shortness of breath, swollen lymph nodes, and swollen abdomen due to an enlarged liver or spleen. WM suppresses the immune system making those living with the condition vulnerable to infections where even minor respiratory or wound infections can become serious medical events. Some people may develop complications including hyperviscosity syndrome (thickening of the blood) and cold aggulutinin disease (sensitivity to cold in the hands and feet due to thickening of the blood). Fund Definition Assistance with the prescription drugs and biologics used in the treatment of Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia. Assistance Type Prescription Drug CopayInsurance premium (Medicare Part B only) Pharmacy Card Fund: Yes Minimum Copay Reimbursement Amount: None Minimum Premium Reimbursement Amount: None Treatments Covered AdriamycinAfinitorAfinitor DisperzAlkeranAmerinet Choice CyclophosphamideArzerraBelrapzoBendamustine HydrochlorideBendekaBrukinsaCalquence Grant Utilization HealthWell estimates that patients use an average of $3,400 during their 12-month grant period for this disease area.

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 Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia.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.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.