This fund is OPEN to enrollment.
This page contains information about the following topics:
- Program Information
- Eligibility Requirements
- How to Apply (includes Online Portal step-by-step instructions)
- Online Portal Registration
- We Want to Hear How This Program Has Helped You!
- Benefits and Taxable Income
- Contact Information
- Program Support
To access this page in Spanish, click here.
Program Information
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is concerned with the well-being of blood cancer patients Impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Patient Aid Helene and Milton provide a one-time $100 stipend to patients residing in designated zip codes declared for individual assistance by FEMA, to help pay for non-medical expenses incurred as the result of the hurricanes. See below for eligibility requirements.
Patients who have already received assistance from the Patient Aid Program and other LLS Patient Financial Assistance Programs can apply.
Eligibility Requirements
- Reside in the US or a US territory that has been declared for individual assistance by FEMA.
- Patients must reside in designated zip codes declared for individual assistance by FEMA. Click here for a list of eligible zip codes.
- Patients must have a confirmed diagnosis of blood cancer, be in active treatment, scheduled to begin treatment or in follow up care, all attested to by the patient or care team member.
- There are no income criteria.
How to Apply
By Phone: (877) 557-2672 (Hablamos Espanol)
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
Online Portal: Click Here
24/7, Available in English only
Patients who do not have a Social Security number or Alien ID number should call (877) 557-2672 to apply. Please note that these patients will be required to submit documentation to verify identity.
Online Portal Registration
Required Information for Application:
- The patient’s Social Security Number and date of birth
- If patient is a minor (under the age of 18), patient AND guardian’s Social Security Numbers and date of birth are required.
- Patients who do not have a Social Security number or Alien ID number should call (877) 557-2672 to apply. Please note that these patients will be required to submit documentation to verify identity.
- The patient’s blood cancer diagnosis
- Physician’s information (first and last name, and location)
This information will not be shared and is for verification purposes only.
To Create an Online Portal Account:
If this is your first time visiting the LLS Financial Assistance Portal, you will need to register before you can start the online application.To create a portal account you will need the following:
- Patients/Caregivers
- A valid email address
- Medical Healthcare Providers
- Healthcare provider’s email address
- Healthcare provider/Facility’s tax ID*
- Healthcare provider/Facility’s National Provider Identifier (NPI)*
*Healthcare Providers without a tax ID or NPI should use that of the primary facility/provider.
Once you submit your portal registration, you'll receive an email (typically within five minutes) directing you to a website to create your password. You can then begin entering your application information.
For portal technical support: Please call us at 866-446-7377 or e-mail FinancialAssistance@lls.org.
We Want to Hear How This Program Has Helped You!
We would love to hear how the financial assistance provided by LLS has helped you. Patient stories help us illustrate the impact and importance of this program in the lives of blood cancer patients.
To submit a story by mail, please send to:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Patient Financial Assistance Programs
3 International Drive, Suite 200, Rye Brook, NY 10573
Thank you for sharing!
Benefits and Taxable Income
As a charity, LLS is exempt from federal income tax and individuals who receive assistance from a charity to meet their personal needs do not generally have to pay federal income tax on the value of the assistance they receive. With this being said it should not affect their ability to receive financial assistance from the government or affect their income taxes.
Contact Information
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Patient Aid Program
P.O. Box 12268
Newport News, VA 23612
Email: FinancialAssistance@LLS.org
Toll Free Phone: (877) 557-2672
Fax: (866) 808-3793
Live Chat is not available for the Patient Aid Program.