GERMANTOWN, Md., June 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The HealthWell
Foundation®, an independent non-profit charitable
organization that provides financial assistance for underinsured
Americans, announced today the launch of a new fund to provide
financial assistance for vitamins and supplements for patients with
inborn metabolic or genetic bile acid deficiency. Through the fund,
HealthWell will provide up to $1,000
in copayment assistance to eligible patients with annual household
incomes up to 500 percent of the federal poverty level for vitamins
and supplements formulated to support the management of their
condition.
Bile acid disorders are a group of rare metabolic disorders
characterized by defects in the creation of bile acids (chemical
compounds found in the liver that promote the flow and excretion of
bile and assist in intestinal absorption of fat and fat-soluble
vitamins). Accumulation of abnormal bile acids can damage certain
organ systems. If untreated, some forms of the disorder can become
life-threatening.
"As we continue to identify and implement new programs to assist
underinsured patients, we are excited to add this fund to our
growing portfolio of vitamins and supplements assistance across
multiple disease areas," said Alan
Klein, HealthWell's Chief Development Officer. "Patients
living with inborn metabolic or genetic bile acid deficiency often
experience malabsorption of nutrients and a buildup of toxins in
the body. For some patients living with the disorder, access to and
the ability to afford essential vitamins and supplements is
unachievable. We are pleased that our dedicated donors understand
the financial hurdles these patients face and are excited to
provide the resources they need to access life-changing vitamins
and supplements."
To determine eligibility and apply for assistance, visit
HealthWell's Inborn Metabolic or Genetic Bile Acid Deficiency
Vitamins and Supplements Fund page. Note that all new fund
openings and fund re-openings occur at 11:00
a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (8:00
a.m. Pacific) Monday through Friday. To learn more about
HealthWell programs and our robust portfolio of disease funds,
visit HealthWellFoundation.org.
About the HealthWell Foundation
A nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization
founded in 2003 and a resource to the White House Cancer Moonshot
initiative, the HealthWell Foundation has served as a safety net
across over 90 disease areas for more than
930,000 underinsured patients. Since its inception, HealthWell
has provided over $4 billion in
financial support through more than 1.5 million grants to access
life-changing medical treatments patients otherwise would not be
able to afford. HealthWell provides financial assistance to adults
and children facing medical hardship resulting from gaps in their
insurance that cause out-of-pocket medical expenses to escalate
rapidly; HealthWell assists with the treatment-related cost-sharing
obligations of these patients. HealthWell ranked 23rd on the
2023 Forbes list of America's Top 100 Charities
and was recognized for its 100 percent fundraising efficiency. For
more information, visit HealthWellFoundation.org.
CONTACT:
Ginny Dunn
240-632-5309
ginny.dunn@healthwellfoundation.org
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