Travel Assistance Program: Re-Opening Today!

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's  (LLS) Susan Lang Pay-it-Forward Patient Travel Assistance program will reopen on Monday, September 19, 2016 at 12PM EST. 

LLS recently received funding specifically for pediatric patients defined as “children and adolescents 19 years of age or below at the time of application”.  The pediatric fund is limited and is expected to fill quickly.  Once these allotments are filled, patients may apply to the general fund for assistance.  

Qualifying patients can only receive travel assistance once per fiscal year.

Available Funding

General Fund – provides assistance for patients with all blood cancers

Pediatric Fund (limited) –provides assistance for children and adolescents (19 years of age or below at time of application) with all blood cancers.

Patient Eligibility

Patient eligibility criteria for travel assistance:

·         Applicants (patients) must be US citizens or permanent residents which is verified by applicant’s physical address; and

·         Applicants must have a confirmed diagnosis of blood cancer; and

·         Applicants may be insured or uninsured; and

·         Applicants must meet financial eligibility criteria defined as an annual income at or below 500% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)  

A one-time grant of $500 is available for qualified patients per year:

·         Awards are limited to one per patient, per year; and

·         Awards are based upon a first-come first-serve basis; and

·         The program will be offered for as long as funding is available; and

·         Award is distributed via the Susan Lang Pay-it-Forward patient travel assistance credit card

Approved Travel Expenses: ground transportation, tolls, gas, parking, car rental, air transportation, lodging, and ambulance services.

Expenses NOT Covered: food, drinks and alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, automotive parts/supplies and repair, auto dealers, travel agencies, baggage fees, and international travel.

How to Apply

Patients can apply via the online portal at www.lls.org/travel or by calling ourtoll free number: 844-565-2269. 

Susan Lange Pay-it-Forward Travel Assistance Program: Now Accepting Applications

I am delighted to share with you today that the Susan Lang Pay-it-Forward Patient Travel Assistance Program is now open and accepting applications!  We here at LLS are so proud of all that we do, but also know that there is always more to be done! We strive to improve and continue to do so by going directly to you and asking how we can better serve your needs.  Well, you have spoken loud and clear.   Increased financial support and options for people who are uninsured were two things that we heard over and over again.  This program addresses both by providing assistance to all blood cancer survivors, regardless of their insurance status, who demonstrate financial need.  Please see the details below to learn more.  I am always happy to discuss this program, and all that LLS has to offer, any time!

Patient Eligibility

      Applicants (patients) must be US citizens or permanent residents which is verified by applicant’s physical address; and

·     Applicants must have a confirmed diagnosis of blood cancer; and

·     Applicants may be insured or uninsured; and

·     Applicants must meet financial eligibility criteria defined as an annual income at or below 500% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)  

A one-time grant of $500 is available for qualified patients per year:

Awards are limited to one per patient, per year; and

·     Awards are based upon a first-come first-serve basis; and

·     The program will be offered for as long as funding is available

How to Apply

Patients can apply via the online portal at www.lls.org/travel or by calling our toll free number: 844-565-2269.

Approved Travel Expenses: ground transportation, tolls, gas, parking, car rental, air transportation, lodging, and ambulance services.

Expenses NOT Covered: food, automotive parts, repair, supplies, auto dealers, travel agencies, baggage fees, and international travel.

Please feel free to contact me directly should you have any questions regarding the Susan Lang Pay-it-Forward Patient Travel Assistance program .  

Thank you for your continued support!

Your friend, 

Seetha
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Seetha Modi is the Patient Access Manager of the North Texas Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and author of this monthly blog series.  She has an Masters in Public Health and has experience working with varied aspects of the healthcare industry, including hospitals, the CDC and other health-related nonprofit organizations.

Contact Seetha:

Seetha.Modi@lls.org

(972) 996-5905

Susan Lang Pay-it-Forward Patient Travel Assistance

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is proud to introduce the Susan Lang Pay-it-Forward Patient Travel Assistance program.  Blood cancer patients who qualify for this program will receive a credit card for their treatment-related travel expenses in an effort to help eliminate out of pocket expenses.

Patient eligibility requirements:

• Applicants (patients) must be US citizens or permanent residents which is verified by applicant's physical address; and
• Applicants must have a confirmed diagnosis of blood cancer; and
• Applicants may be insured or uninsured; and
• Applicants must meet financial eligibility criteria defined as an annual income at or below 500% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)

A one-time grant of $500 is available for qualified patients per year:

• Awards are limited to one per patient, per year; and
• Awards are based upon first-come first-serve basis; and
• The program will be offered for as long as funding is available

Patients who qualify can learn more about the program and APPLY HERE.

About Susan Lang:

At a young age, Susan Lang was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).  At a difficult time in Susan’s journey, the seemingly impossible happened. Her family received much needed financial assistance from friends, neighbors and even people she did not know. Unfortunately, Susan died at the age of 14. Since her passing, Susan’s family committed to “paying it forward,” and has supported LLS in their New Jersey community, to help other patients and families dealing with blood cancers. Now, through an act of great generosity, Susan’s family has made it possible to provide assistance to more patients through the LLS Patient Travel Assistance Program.