Forty-three-year-old Michael walked into the George Washington University Hospital Emergency Room complaining of chest pain. The Washington D.C. handyman had no health insurance but was not eligible for any financial assistance programs.
Patient Eligibility
If you believe that you or someone you know needs financial assistance to receive cardiac care, please read this information and submit your request using the form below.
Who We Help
Eligible patients must meet the following minimum criteria:
- US citizens or have a legal right to be in the US (proof of passport, visa, green card, etc. required)
- Do not have financial resources to pay for the procedures themselves
- Do not have any insurance
- Do not qualify for any state or federal support (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid)
- Be free of any criminal conviction
What is Covered
NOTE: Funds are sent directly to the hospital for reimbursement, not to the individual.
We pay for cardiac-related procedures that are:
- Performed and approved by us in advance
- Performed in one of our affiliate care centers with one of our doctors
At the current time, we do not provide funding for:
- Procedures at hospitals that are not in our network, or have not been approved by us
- Procedures that are not cardiac-related, initial diagnostic tests
- Heart transplants
- Prior surgeries or previous medical expenses
- Insurance co-payments
- Travel or hotel expenses
Where We Help
Our partner care centers are located in:
- Los Angeles, CA
- Washington, DC
- New York City
- Atlanta, GA
- Cleveland, OH
- Tampa Bay, FL
- Houston, TX
- Miami, FL
- Chicago, IL
Application Form
Once this information is received the foundation will promptly consider the request. Decisions on requests are made within 30 days.
If you have any questions about funding please complete the form below. All applicants are cautioned to rely on the advice of their own health care providers and not to delay seeking treatment while awaiting a funding determination from the Foundation.
