North Bay Patient Travel Assistance Program

The North Bay Patient Travel Assistance Program is available to blood cancer patients, with significant financial need, who may qualify to receive financial assistance for approved expenses which include: ground transportation (gas, tolls, car rental, taxi, bus, train, etc.), air travel, and lodging related expenses.

Program Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants (patients) must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
• Applicants must be insured and have a confirmed blood cancer diagnosis (physicians signature confirming diagnosis is required)
• Applicants must demonstrate financial need: household income at or below adjusted 500% U.S. Federal Poverty Level (FPL) (financial documents such as recent tax returns, 1099s, Social Security, benefit statements or W-2s will be reviewed to determine eligibility)

Awards are based on a first-come first-serve basis, for as long as funding is available. If you or someone you know is a blood cancer patient who would like to apply for assistance through this program, please contact your local healthcare provider or the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET).

Thank you to the North Bay Cancer Alliance and Community Foundation Sonoma County for partnering with LLS to provide generous funding for this program.