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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Western Pennsylvania and Western Virginia Chapter - offers information and financial aid to patients who have leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, or multiple myeloma. Reimburses up to $500 a year to patients for transportation, chemotherapy drugs, transfusions, and testing not covered by insurance or other sources. Contact them at 412-395-2873 or toll-free at 800-955-4572. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Central Pennsylvania Chapter - contact them at 717- 652-6520 or toll-free at 800-955-4572. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter - contact them at 610-521-8274 or toll-free at 800-955-4572. Free Legal Services for
Seniors 60+ For Legal Assistance:
SeniorLAW HelpLine – 1-877 – PA SR LAW (1-877-727-7529) or (215) 988-1242 Monday through Thursday from 10AM to 12PM Address: Senior LAW Center Two Penn Center 1500 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1501 Philadelphia, PA 19102 P 215-988-1244 F 215-988-1243 |
You May Be Eligible for Financial Assistance as a Family Caregiver
Pennsylvania - Financial Relief for Family Caregivers
Eligibility Guidelines for Financial Assistance PCA’s Family Caregiver Support Program provides assistance, up to $200 a month, to unpaid caregivers of impaired adults, age 60 or over; or under age 60 with a diagnosis of dementia. The caregiver must be age 18 or older and must be providing daily, hands-on care. Support is provided on a sliding scale, based on the household income where the care recipient resides. Home modifications of a lifetime benefit up to $2000 can also be made. Due to limited resources and high demand, there is a waiting list for these services. Contact: The PCA Helpline at 215-765-9040 to learn more. PCA’s care managers counsel families on their eligibility for other programs. Caregivers may also benefit from government entitlement programs including:
Cash Assistance Cash payment to help eligible persons who don't have enough income to meet their basic needs. If you are eligible for case advance, you are automatically eligible for medical assistance. Contact them toll-free, 800-692-7462. Bethel Deliverance Church Operation Blessing - provides limited financial assistance for rent or mortgage payments, emergency needs in situations of catastrophic loss (fire, flood, earthquake), utility bills (water, electricity, gas). Requests will only be considered if a letter is attached from a pastoral or agency representative. Payments will be sent directly to the creditor. Call them at 215-885-2585. |