The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Local Financial Assistance (LFA) program is available to blood cancer patients, with significant financial need. Those who qualify will receive $500 to cover the cost of non-medical expenses for the patient and caregiver including:
- Transportation
- Housing
- Utilities
- Child/Elder care
- Food
- Clothing
- Phone
- Acute dental work
Please note the following expenses are not covered: alcohol, tobacco, medical/pharmacy expenses, and international travel.
This page contains information about the following topics:
- Eligibility Criteria
- Available Funding
- Apply Now
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- We Want to Hear How This Program Has Helped You!
- Contact Information
- Program Support
- Important Information
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Eligibility Criteria
Please note, state funds may have additional eligibility criteria.
- Have a household income that is at or below 600 percent of the U.S. federal poverty guidelines as adjusted by the Cost of Living Index (COLI). You will be asked for your zip code to determine your COLI.
- Be a United States citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or U.S. territories.
- Have a blood cancer diagnosis confirmed by a doctor
- Patient must be in active treatment, scheduled to begin treatment, or is being monitored by their doctor.
Available Funding
- If a fund is listed as Open, please visit the Apply Now section to apply.
- If a fund is listed as Fully subscribed, it is at maximum capacity, serving those enrolled, and is no longer accepting applications.
Local Funds by State
To find your state, click on the first letter of the state’s name:
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
(Open) Alaska State
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ARIZONA
(Open) Arizona State
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(Fully Subscribed) Los Angeles County CA
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(Open) North Bay CA
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COLORADO
(Fully Subscribed) Colorado State
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(Open) Delaware State
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(Open) Delaware Pediatric & Young Adult
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(Fully Subscribed) South FL
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(Open) Southwest FL
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(Fully Subscribed) Georgia State
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(Open) Central Indiana Young Adult
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(Open) Southeast IN
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(Fully Subscribed) Kansas City Metro Area
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KENTUCKY
(Fully Subscribed) Kentucky State
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(Open) Northern KY
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(Fully Subscribed) RI State, Bristol & Plymouth County, MA
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MICHIGAN
(Fully Subscribed) Michigan State
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MINNESOTA
(Fully Subscribed) Minnesota State
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MISSOURI
(Fully Subscribed) Kansas City Metro Area MO
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MONTANA
(Open) Montana State
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(Fully Subscribed) New Jersey State
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(Fully Subscribed) Camden County
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NEW MEXICO
(Fully Subscribed) New Mexico State
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NEW YORK
(Open) Eastern & Upstate NY Pediatric
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(Open) Syracuse NY
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(Open) Western NY Pediatric & Young Adult
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NORTH CAROLINA
(Fully Subscribed) North Carolina State
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(Fully Subscribed) Ohio State
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(Fully Subscribed) Akron OH Surrounding Area
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(Fully Subscribed) Cuyahoga County OH
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(Fully Subscribed) Hamilton County OH
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(Fully Subscribed) Lucas County OH
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(Fully Subscribed) Southwest OH
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OREGON
(Fully Subscribed) Oregon State
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(Fully Subscribed) Oregon & Washington State
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(Fully Subscribed) Cambria & Somerset County PA
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(Open) Northeast & Northcentral PA Pediatric
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(Open) South Central PA
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(Fully Subscribed) RI State, Bristol & Plymouth County, MA
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(Fully subscribed) South Carolina State
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(Fully subscribed) Texas State
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(Open) Ft. Worth TX Surrounding Area
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(Fully subscribed) Harris County TX
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(Open) Jones & Tyler County TX
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(Open) South Central TX
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(Open) Tarrant County TX
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(Fully Subscribed) Oregon & Washington State
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Apply Now
STEP 1: Gather the following information:
- The patient’s demographic information (including their Social Security number and date of birth) and their contact information
- If the patient is a minor, you will need a guardian Social Security number as well.
- The name of the diagnosis.
- Household financial income.
- The name of treating physician and his/her phone/fax numbers.
- This information will not be shared and is for verification purposes only.
STEP 2: Contact the program
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
- Online Portals: Click Here (24/7, Available in English only)
- By Phone: (877) 557-2672
Please note: There is a separate portal for the Co-Pay Assistance Program. Changes to funds are reflected on this webpage as quickly as possible. For up-to-the-minute fund status, please call (877) 557-2672. If you started an application prior to a fund becoming fully subscribed, please continue with the application.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We Want to Hear How This Program Has Helped You!
We would love to hear how the financial assistance provided by LLS has helped you. Patient stories help us illustrate the impact and importance of this program in the lives of blood cancer patients.
To submit a story by mail, please send to:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Patient Financial Assistance Programs
3 International Drive, Suite 200, Rye Brook, NY 10573
Thank you for sharing!
Contact Information
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Local Financial Assistance
PO Box 12268
Newport News, VA 23612
Toll Free Number: (877) 557-2672
E-mail: FinancialAssistance@LLS.org
Fax: (866) 808-3793
Program Support
LLS is a nonprofit organization that relies on the generosity of individual, foundation and corporate contributions to advance its mission. Program support made possible by:
- AllOne Foundation
- Against the Storm Foundation
- AmeriServ Financial
- Anonymous
- Blood Bank of Redwoods
- BNSF Railway Foundation
- Boca Rio Foundation
- Chemed Foundation
- Cindy Scheehle Millsaps & Darrin Millsaps in memory of Mike Scheehle
- Communities Foundation of Abilene
- Community Foundation Sonoma County and Blood Bank of the Redwoods Legacy Fund
- Creel Family Philanthropies
- Dabo's ALL IN TEAM Foundation
- Dan and JoAnne Coolidge
- Dorothy D. Smith Charitable Foundation
- Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation
- Emily Settle Fund
- George “Randy” Henderson & Friends
- H-E-B
- Henri Landwirth and Family Advised Fund
- Highmark BCBS Delaware BluePrints for the Community
- Ibis Foundation of Arizona
- Ira and Florita M. Brady Foundation
- L Dub's Love
- Lainie's Angels
- Lynn McGinnis
- Mark Sponseller
- Max Landwirth
- Meredith A. Cowden Foundation
- Mike Shevlin
- Omeros
- Pascua Yaqui Tribe (PYT)
- Paycor Community Impact Fund
- ProMedica
- Randy Henderson
- Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation
- Rick Ostroff
- Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community
- Sam and Peggy Johnson Family Charitable Fund
- Shannon & Sean Baird
- Snyder Fleet Solutions
- Subaru
- Terakeet
- The Cambia Health Foundation
- The Caroline Fredricka Holdship Charitable Trust Through the PNC Charitable Trusts Grant Review Committee
- The Marge and Charles J. Schott Foundation
- The Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation
- The Moy Family in loving memory of Darlene Moy
- The Pray Family Foundation
- Tony Cook and DCPG Memorial Fund
- University Hospitals Health System
- Victor E. and Caroline E. Schutte Foundation
- Vivian L. Smith Foundation
- Willard L. and Ruth P. Eccles Foundation
Important Information
- FIRST COME FIRST SERVE: Awards are based on a first-come first-served basis, for as long as funding is available. Submitting the application doesn't guarantee acceptance in the program. Your application will be reviewed, and you will be notified of your status.
- FREEDOM OF CHOICE: You have complete freedom to choose doctors, providers, suppliers, insurance companies and treatment-related medications. You can make changes to these at any time without affecting your continued eligibility.
- AVAILABLE FUNDING: As a non-profit organization, we rely on the generosity of our sponsors. Program continuation is dependent on the availability of funds and the program could be modified or discontinued at any time if funding is limited or no longer available. Please visit our website in the future to become aware of new funding.
- UPDATE DUE TO COVID-19: For new applicants, in the event that you are unable to get your doctor to sign off on the Diagnosis Verification Form for your application, we will accept a portion of your electronic medical record (EMR) or other documentation that shows the diagnosis/ICD-10 code. Please note, this is a temporary workaround given the national health emergency.
- PATIENT ASSISTANCE BENEFITS & TAXABLE INCOME: As a charity, LLS is exempt from federal income tax and individuals who receive assistance from a charity to meet their personal needs do not generally have to pay federal income tax on the value of the assistance they receive. With this being said it should not affect their ability to receive financial assistance from the government or affect their income taxes.