Support for recovery-related financial hardship.
Our financial assistance program is designed to help eligible patients and families address reasonable expenses directly related to recovery from brain surgery.
Initial eligibility framework
- The eligible patient resides in one of the fifty U.S. states or the District of Columbia.
- The patient underwent brain surgery or a qualifying cranial neurosurgical procedure.
- The household is experiencing financial hardship associated with recovery.
- The requested assistance is for an eligible recovery-related expense.
- The request ordinarily relates to expenses incurred or expected within 12 months after the qualifying surgery.
Need is evaluated in context.
Household income is important, but it is not the only factor.
Presumptive income guideline
Households at or below 400% of the applicable Federal Poverty Guidelines will ordinarily be presumed to satisfy the income component of financial need, although income alone does not guarantee an award.
Hardship above the threshold
Households exceeding the presumptive income threshold may still qualify when substantial medical expenses, loss of income, caregiving costs, insurance limitations, or other extraordinary circumstances demonstrate genuine financial hardship.
What assistance may cover
Professional care
Home health nursing, in-home caregivers, personal care assistance, and necessary respite care.
Rehabilitation
Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, and other appropriate rehabilitation.
Medical & recovery needs
Medical or mobility equipment, recovery supplies, prescription medications, and other eligible out-of-pocket recovery expenses.
Transportation
Reasonable transportation to medical appointments, therapy, rehabilitation, or post-surgical follow-up care.
Temporary lodging
Lodging required for treatment, rehabilitation, or follow-up care away from home.
Home recovery
Necessary accessibility modifications, safety equipment, or related changes needed for safe recovery at home.
A clear review process.
Apply
Submit basic eligibility, financial, recovery, and requested-expense information.
Review
The Foundation evaluates eligibility, financial need, supporting documentation, and available resources.
Decision
The application may be approved, partially approved, held for more information, or denied.
Payment
Direct provider payment is preferred when practical, with reimbursement or direct assistance used when appropriate.