Post-Transplant Grant

Post-Transplant Grant is sponsored by NMDP (National Marrow Donor Program). This grant helps cover out-of-pocket expenses for patients who had a transplant in the last three years and had a donor who is not related to them.

Financial assistance before and after transplant | NMDP Financial assistance before and after transplant Exploring financial help is normal—and we’re here to support you A blood or marrow transplant (BMT) is a potentially life-saving treatment, but planning for costs before and after transplant can feel overwhelming.

Your financial situation may change while you or your loved one is going through treatment and recovery, and you may need some help paying for costs. You aren't alone. Our NMDP SM Patient Support Center navigators are here to help you and your loved ones understand the costs you can expect—and help you access planning tools and financial help.

Support from navigators who speak Spanish is also available. We'll get back to you within 3 business days after you reach out. Call or text: 1 (888) 999-6743 | Email: patientinfo@nmdp.

org We'll back to you within 3 business days after you reach out. Talk to a navigator (Opens in a new tab) Financial concerns shouldn't keep you from having BMT or doing well after treatment. That's why NMDP provides financial assistance to support you and your family.

An NMDP patient navigator or your transplant center team—usually a social worker—can help you determine if you may be eligible for a grant and apply on your behalf. Check your eligibility with an NMDP patient navigator If you're preparing to have a transplant using an unrelated donor, our pre-transplant grant helps you cover expenses—like copays, food and gas.

We also offer a grant for patients who have HLA typing through NMDP HLA Today but haven't been seen at a transplant center. You'll likely have many out-of-pocket expenses after BMT. You may be able to get our post-transplant grant to help you pay for out-of-pocket expenses if you had a transplant in the last three years and had a donor who isn't related to you.

Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) GVHD is a common side effect after an allogenic transplant (BMT using cells from a donor). Our GVHD grant helps you with ongoing out-of-pocket chronic GVHD treatment costs. Some patients enroll in a clinical trial to treat a blood cancer or blood disorder.

The grant helps you pay for costs if you must travel within the United States to participate in the clinical trial. Sometimes people have an unexpected major expense that could prevent them from having a transplant or impact their recovery after a transplant. We offer a limited number of grants to help patients overcome these issues.

Sickle cell disease fertility preservation If you have sickle cell disease and are preparing for transplant, this grant provides up to $10,000 to cover expenses related to fertility preservation, such as egg retrieval and freezing, semen analysis and freezing, storage fees and medicines. Receiving the NMDP crisis grant was such a huge help to us.

In between my transplant and my son's transplant, we discovered mold in our house and needed extensive renovations. This grant is helping us pay down a huge portion of that bill and getting us one step closer to being able to move back home. Transplant recipient and mother of a transplant recipient Eligibility for NMDP grants To qualify, your household income typically must be below 350% of the federal poverty level.

We look at your household income from last month —not last year—because your income can change if you or a loved one must stop working during treatment and recovery. This chart can help you estimate if your income qualifies. This is only a guide.

An NMDP patient navigator or your transplant center social worker can help determine your eligibility and apply for a grant on your behalf.

Number of household family members: 1 Approximate monthly income: $4,655 Number of household family members: 2 Approximate monthly income: $6,312 Number of household family members: 3 Approximate monthly income: $7,968 Number of household family members: 4 Approximate monthly income: $9,625 Number of household family members: 5 Approximate monthly income: $11,282 Number of household family members: 6 Approximate monthly income: $12,938 Number of household family members: 7 Approximate monthly income: $14,595 Number of household family members: 8 Approximate monthly income: $16,252 More than 8: additional per person Approximate monthly income: $1,657 Frequently asked questions about NMDP grants What income should I report when applying for an NMDP grant or seeing if I might be eligible?

Look at your household income from last month . Include any income you received, such as employment, retirement, Social Security, pension, SSI/SSDI, unemployment and disability. How do I determine my household size?

Your household is everyone living in your home who is listed as a dependent on your taxes or who is 18 and older. Your household does not include roommates or a legally separated or divorced spouse. Can I receive more than one grant?

Yes! If you received a pre-transplant grant, for example, you're still eligible for other grants, like our post-transplant, GVHD or crisis grants. However, you cannot receive two grants of the same type, such as two pre-transplant grants.

Your transplant center social worker or an NMDP patient navigator can help you understand the grants you may be eligible for and apply on your behalf. How do I get the grant money? You can choose direct deposit, a check or a pre-paid Visa gift card.

How much grant money will I receive? The size of the grant depends on many different factors, like the grant type and your household income and size. While grants range from $250 to $10,000, most grants from NMDP average $1,000 to $1,500.

Is the grant money taxable? No, you don't pay taxes on the grant money you receive from NMDP. Are there restrictions on how I can use the grant money?

There are no restrictions on how you use the grant money you receive from NMDP. Many people use the grants to help them pay for copays for prescriptions or clinic visits, food, gas or temporary housing to stay near the transplant center. Plan for costs before and after transplant There's a lot to think about when you plan for a BMT, including how to pay for it and related costs.

Learn what to expect so you can prepare and access the support you need throughout treatment and survivorship. This guide walks you through some of the costs you might have, why it's important to learn about your health insurance and how to prepare financially. Download finance basics guide Understand what costs you might have Before a BMT, it's important to think about your finances and the costs you might have.

You can be better prepared by planning early, learning about your income and expenses and understanding what resources are available to help you.

Transplant can have many out-of-pocket costs that you must pay on your own, like: Copays for medicine and doctor's visits Travel to and from the transplant center Temporary housing near the transplant center If you need an allogeneic transplant, your doctor may search the NMDP Registry to find a donor who is not related to you. The cost depends on many factors, like your health insurance coverage and how many donors need to be tested.

Your transplant center's financial coordinator is a good resource to help you understand what your costs might be. An NMDP patient navigator can also help. Some people consider fundraising to help pay for extra costs.

It's also a way for family, friends and coworkers to help you. However, if you decide to fundraise, it's important to learn about the rules first. Fundraising rules can affect your taxes, Medicaid or Social Security benefits.

Understand your insurance coverage Every health insurance plan is different, so it's important to understand your insurance . Even if your plan pays for transplant, it might not cover everything. You'll likely have copays for medicines and appointments, too.

What your plan covers can vary depending on where you get your care. Knowing what your insurance will and won't cover will help prevent any surprises later down the road. The financial coordinator at your transplant center can help explain what your insurance will pay and what you can expect to pay.

If you're not sure what to ask, an NMDP patient navigator can give you tips to help you start the conversation. Understand ongoing costs after transplant After your transplant, you'll likely continue to have out-of-pocket costs for things like: Medications and doctor appointments : Most people take many different medications after transplant. How much insurance covers can vary widely, and you may have a copay.

You'll also have many follow-up visits with your health care team. Temporary housing : If you don't live near your transplant center, you may need to stay nearby for weeks or months after your transplant. Travel : After you get home, you may need to go back to the hospital or clinic for appointments.

Travel expenses can add up, especially if the hospital or clinic aren't nearby. Also consider costs like gas, food and parking. You may need to plan to have a one-income household for a while.

That's because you might not be able to return to work as quickly as you'd like or be able to return to the type of work you were doing before. You may need to rely on your partner or a family member's income while you recover. Consider talking to a financial planner to help you assess your finances and suggest options for saving money.

Talk to an NMDP patient navigator If you're not sure where to start or would like to talk to someone, reach out to an NMDP patient navigator by calling or texting 1 (888) 999-6743 , emailing patientinfo@nmdp. org or requesting a connection .

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