About
Founded in 1996, the Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) is a national 501 (c)(3) non-profit and is the nation’s most comprehensive nonprofit dedicated to helping patients navigate, access, and afford their care while improving the healthcare system for all. They provide financial assistance to help patients afford treatment and cost of living needs, personalized case management to navigate complex healthcare and social needs challenges, and a wide array of resources to empower people to take charge of their health.
Helpful Tips
- For general inquiries, complete this form.
- The National Financial Resource Directory allows individuals to quickly generate a list of national and regional resources that are dedicated to improving access to quality care and decreasing the financial burden of medical treatment.
- Financial Aid Funds are small grants that help patients who meet financial and medical criteria.
- The Fund Finder is a free website that helps patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers track more than 200 patient assistance funds from eight charitable organizations.
- Education Resource Library is a free library of educational resources to help patients make informed decisions throughout their healthcare journey.