Transportation Expense Assistance

If you or someone you know is in need of distant medical care, the Air Care Alliance can help you get there. We connect patients with charitable aviation organizations that will fly you to your doctor for free. Flights are provided by qualified charitable aviation organizations through volunteer pilots flying private aircraft, or through commercial airline partners. Request a flight here: https://vpoids.aircarealliance.org/flight-request

The Air Care Alliance is a nationwide league of humanitarian flying organizations whose volunteer pilot members are dedicated to community service and perform public benefit flying for health care, patient transport, disaster relief, educational experiences for youth, environmental support, and other missions of public service.

Provides flights for cancer patients and bone marrow donors and recipients that are traveling to and from nationally recognized cancer treatment centers within the United States and Canada.

Provides assistance programs to help patients obtain life-saving or life-sustaining medication they could not otherwise afford. Programs provide medication, financial assistance with insurance premiums and co-pays, diagnostic testing assistance, and travel assistance for clinical trials.

Assists individuals/families in the event of an emergency/crisis situation by providing financial assistance for air travel as well as hotel accommodations and rental car if deemed necessary.

Available in all markets that have Uber.

• Healthcare providers may book rides for patients directly. This option does not require patients to have a smartphone. Ride updates may be sent by text or communicated by the healthcare provider.
• Patients may book a ride using the link provided by their healthcare provider.
• Contact your healthcare provider for information about any costs associated with Uber Health.
• Healthcare providers can use the link above to get more information or become a participating provider.

Available in all markets that have Lyft.

• Healthcare providers may book rides for patients directly. This option does not require patients to have a smartphone. Ride updates may be sent by text or communicated by the healthcare provider.
• Patients may book a ride using the link provided by their healthcare provider.
• Contact your healthcare provider for information about any costs associated with Lyft Business Healthcare.
• Healthcare providers can use the link above to get more information or become a participating provider.

Helps patients suffering from chronic medical conditions who have limited financial means get access to the medications they need, pay insurance co-pays, transportation, premiums, and find the insurance coverage that's right for them.

COVID-19 UPDATE: All services are available via telephone and online. Please call with any questions.

• Medical Care Expense Assistance

Provides online disease and treatment information as well as financial assistance for patients with chronic illnesses who are struggling to keep up with expensive premiums and co-payments. Financial support and guidance available for qualified patients with specific, rare chronic diseases.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and State guidelines.

• Specialized Information and Referral
• Medical Care Expense Assistance

Online resources

Provides free, non-emergency air travel for children and adults with serious medical conditions and other compelling needs. Services are available throughout the 13 western states, including Alaska and Hawaii.

Southwest Airlines provides complimentary, roundtrip tickets to nonprofit hospitals and medical transportation organizations to distribute the tickets to patients and/or caregivers. The grant program partners with nonprofit hospitals and organizations. Each hospital has its own guidelines for administration of these tickets. Contact the Social Work, Travel/Concierge Service, or Patient Assistance Department directly from one of the website links to see if you qualify for travel assistance.