MANAGING MONEY FEELING UNMANAGEABLE?

Navigating money and benefits as part of caring? It can feel like a lot. Here are some resources for finding your way through. Check them out now or bookmark for later.

Resources

  • The Alzheimer's Association provides resources to help put financial and legal plans in place now, allowing the person with dementia to express wishes for future care and decisions. It also allows time to work through the complex issues involved in long-term care.

  • The American Diabetes Association provides information about affordable insulin options that can save money when caring for someone with diabetes.

  • The Patient Advocate Foundation offers support like a co-pay relief program for qualifying individuals, help with applying for financial aid, and provides a library of resources to help you navigate your care reality.

  • This article from the National Council on Aging provides links to relief programs and tips on finding utility bill forgiveness, rate discounts, and other relief options in your area.

  • Find information about free and low cost prescription programs to manage prescription medication costs and more. Patient Assistance Programs, Prescription Discount Cards, Manufacturer Coupons, Co-Pay Cards.

    RxOutreach.org- this mail order pharmacy provides significant discounts on 30 day and 90 day refills, even if you have insurance. Use the "Find Your Medication." Application applies.

    NeedyMeds.org- connects people to programs that will help them afford their medications and other healthcare costs. Find programs for prescription meds, medical clinics, transportation, even retreats, camps, and recreational programs. Applications apply.

    RxAssist.org- RxAssist finds Patient Assistance Programs (application applies) or Retail Discount Programs that can reduce prescription costs.

  • Caregiving.com offers multiple short articles in a variety of topics related to caregiving and financial help and planning.

  • Benefits.gov is the easy-to-use, single source of government benefits to help you understand which benefit programs you may be eligible for - and how to apply. Over 1200 beneifts by category; this is the official benefits website of the U.S. government.

  • BenefitsCheckUp®, offered by the National Council on Aging, connects older adults and people with disabilities with benefits and programs that can help pay for health care, medicine, food, utilities, and more.

  • Dollar For is a program that helps you apply for free or reduced cost hospital programs that help eliminate medical debt.

  • 211 connects you to the help you need right in your community. Includes help with food, housing, paying bills, child care, support in a family crisis or community disaster. Available by phone or online chat. Call 211 to speak to someone now, or search by location for online resources and more contact information.

  • FindHelp.org connects you to resources in your area, including access to help paying bills.

  • You may be able to negotiate your medical bill with the healthcare provider's billing office to lower your costs. This article takes a step by step approach to help you understand your bill, appeal your claim, and negotiate with your provider to pay your bill.

  • Getting your Intensity Score takes two minutes and you’ll see what’s most driving your intensity and can connect to more things that may help in dealing with financial stress.

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