ALS Financial Assistance Program

ALS Financial Assistance Program is sponsored by ALS Northwest. The ALS Financial Assistance Program offers reimbursement for qualified ALS-related expenses to individuals living with ALS in Oregon and the lower six counties of Southwest Washington.

ALS Financial Assistance Program | ALS Northwest ALS Financial Assistance Program We are currently accepting applications for the August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027 funding period! Application Deadline: January 1, 2027 ALS Northwest is fortunate to be able to offer financial assistance to people living with ALS in Oregon and the lower six counties of Southwest Washington.

Like our other programs and services , the financial assistance program is funded by community support and our annual fundraising events such as the Walk ALS. There are two separate funding periods offered to all people living with ALS in our region every year. The maximum reimbursement amount for one funding period is $500.

This allows us to potentially reimburse up to $1,000 of qualified ALS-related expenses for each person living with ALS in our area in a single fiscal year (February 1 - January 31). The first funding period runs from February to the end of July, and the second is from August to the end of January. Financial Assistance Program Process A new application is required for each separate funding period.

Once a completed application is received, ALS Northwest will respond within 2 weeks to communicate applicant approval status. If approved, we will send an approval notice, reimbursement forms, and detailed instructions for requesting reimbursement.

Application Deadline: January 1, 2027 Once a person living with ALS has been approved for the current funding period of the Financial Assistance Program, they must complete the one-page Reimbursement Form. Certain expenses require additional forms: Mileage Reimbursement Form – Required for mileage expenses for travel to and from ALS medical appointments. Respite Reimbursement Form - Required for respite care expenses.

Respite care is care provided by someone other than your primary caregiver to give them some time off. Lastly, awardees must attach receipts for all eligible ALS-related purchases and expenses. All receipts must be dated within the current funding period; the date range will be included at the top of the reimbursement form.

NOTE: Please r eview the Eligible Expense list before submitting your reimbursement request . This list will be sent to you along with the reimbursement forms if your application is approved. Only applicants approved for the current funding period of the Financial Assistance Program may submit reimbursement requests.

If you have been approved and need a copy of the reimbursement form, please contact us at careservices@alsnorthwest. org . Reimbursements may be submitted via: Email: careservices@alsnorthwest.

org 825 NE Multnomah Street, Suite 940 Once we have received reimbursement paperwork, we will mail awardees a check within the following 2 weeks. Awardees may submit all $500 worth of eligible expenses at once or submit multiple reimbursement forms and receipts until they have reached the $ 500 total.

Frequently Asked Questions Q: I was approved for the August to January funding period, but I have a receipt from an expense incurred in April. Can I submit that receipt for reimbursement? A: No. All receipts must be dated within the current funding period.

Please refer to the Reimbursement form for relevant dates. Q: Can my spouse or caregiver fill out the application and/or reimbursement paperwork for me? Q: Can I fill out paper copies of the forms and submit images of them?

A: Yes! We understand it may not be convenient or possible for you to fill out the PDFs electronically, or physically mail them to us. You are more than welcome to send us images of the completed forms.

Q: I was approved for the Financial Assistance Program but forgot to request reimbursement. Am I still eligible to apply for future funding periods? Q: I am the spouse of a person living with ALS.

Can I be reimbursed for expenses related to their disease? A: Payment will only be made to the person living with ALS. Q: Is there a deadline for submitting an application?

A: Yes. Applications must be received by either January 1st or July 1st (for corresponding funding periods) to be considered. The application deadline is included at the top of the application form.

Q: What if I miss the application deadline? You are welcome to apply to the next funding period. There are two each year, running from February 1-July 31 and August 1-January 31.

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