Your Monthly Accessia Health Newsletter

As we continue our work to build a more equitable future in healthcare, I’m excited to share several important updates and opportunities to stay engaged with our mission.

We’re pleased to announce our partnership with the Louisville Community of Care Project (LCCP) and the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC) to address health disparities in Jefferson County, KY. Eligible individuals can receive up to $2,500 in financial assistance to pay for health screenings and diagnostic testing.

Accessia Health has partnered with Triage Cancer on their 2025 webinar offerings. Make plans to attend their upcoming session, What to do when an Insurance Company Says “No”. This free event will cover the appeals process for individual and employer-sponsored health plans, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Read Harold’s patient story about living with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and how Accessia Health helped him access critical treatment. Stories like his highlight why access to care must remain a top priority.

Finally, don’t forget to subscribe to our quarterly Policy and Advocacy newsletter and stay updated on the latest healthcare policy developments and patient resources.

Let’s work together to elevate patient voices and expand access to care nationwide.

We are excited to announce our partnership with the Louisville Community of Care Project (LCCP) and The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC) to address health disparities in Jefferson County, KY. Accessia Health is providing financial assistance up to $2,500 per eligible individual to help cover the cost of health screenings and diagnostic services, with a focus on conditions that disproportionately affect the community, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and cancer.

 

 

 

We’re partnering with Triage Cancer, on their upcoming webinar What to do when an Insurance Company Says “No” on August 12. This FREE webinar will cover the appeals process for individual and employer-sponsored health plans, Medicare, and Medicaid. Triage Cancer’s webinar series discusses the practical and legal issues impacting people beyond diagnosis.

Living with Alpha-1

Harold Phillips spent 23 years working in coal mining, where long-term exposure to coal and silica dust is a known health risk. Today, he lives with a disability caused by that exposure. His Alpha-1 diagnosis story is a clear example of the serious impact this work can have on miners’ health over time.

 

 

M3P Program: Prescription Access

Managing a rare and chronic disease often comes with prescriptions and high costs—and for too many those costs can be a barrier to their quality of life.

In our newest Partner Blog, Laura Cave, editor at large at Paytient, covers the ways that the M3P Medicare program can help manage prescription costs.

 

For patients like Doug, Accessia Health is more than support. It’s a lifeline to disease management that all should be afforded. Having a chronic health condition shouldn’t mean choosing between your health and your finances.

Recent reviews, like Doug’s, on our GreatNonprofits page are helping us achieve the 2025 Great Nonprofit badge! It takes just 3 minutes to write a review that elevates the importance of our work in the nonprofit space.

Open for Applications

Program assistance may cover the costs of medication copays, insurance premiums, medical expenses, travel costs, and more.
*Program space is limited and is offered on a first-come, first served basis. Programs will only remain open as long as funding is available.

If a program is full, you can still apply to add your name to the program waitlist. Once you are on the waitlist, you will be notified if assistance becomes available.

To apply:

1. Click the button below.
2. Select ‘open’ under ‘step two’.
3. Select the appropriate program and begin the application process

Did You Know?

Your financial assistance can be used on a variety of healthcare expenses.

Assistance is available during the calendar year, so be sure to utilize your funding for those costs most important to your healthcare journey.

  • Travel Expenses related to your diagnosis (capped at $500)
  • Medication Co-Payments
  • Health Insurance Premiums
  • Medical Expenses – Your Accessia Health Payment Assistance Card can be used to pay for medical expenses
    related to your approved diagnosis and may include**:

    • Symptom Management Treatments
      Testing: Laboratory, Pathology, Radiology, and Diagnostic
    • Durable Medical Equipment (DME) related to your diagnosis
    • Therapy Services: Occupational, Physical, Speech, and Counseling
    • Nursing Services and Infusion Therapy Costs
      ** approved expenses can vary by diagnosis, contact us if you have any questions about what is covered.

Important Reminders

  • Retain all receipts and documentation related to transactions. Audits are performed to ensure compliance with program
    guidelines and all transactions are subject to audit.
  • Claims must be related to the program diagnosis.
  • The date of service must occur after your assistance begin date to be eligible for payment.
  • Claims must be paid within 4 months of the date of service.

 

Broad, structural debates are taking center stage, often pushing aside more targeted legislative work. But behind the headlines, key developments are unfolding that directly affect the communities we serve. Subscribe to Accessia Health’s quarterly Policy and Advocacy today!

How has Accessia Health supported you? Whether you’re a patient who’s received vital assistance, a caregiver
guiding a loved one, an advocate championing access, or a partner advancing the mission alongside us —
your story matters.

By sharing your testimony, you can uplift others facing similar challenges, amplify the importance of equitable care, and help us continue advocating for those who need it most.