Items Assistance helps individuals in the bleeding disorders community with the cost of medically necessary items that are not covered by insurance or affordable out-of-pocket. HFA understands the enormous financial impact of managing a bleeding disorder. Helping Hands can assist with the cost of durable medical equipment and items medically recommended to community members, including:
• Protective Gear (e.g. comfycaps, helmets, knee pads)
• Braces and Supports
• Mobility Supports (e.g. crutches, wheelchair)
• Heating/Cooling Items (e.g. Cryocuff)
• Medical ID jewelry
Please read this page carefully before proceeding.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Eligible households must include at least one member with a diagnosed bleeding disorder
- Must have letter of medical recommendation stating the requested item is medically necessary for the care or management of diagnosed bleeding disorder
- Must demonstrate financial need (cannot afford the item without assistance)
NOTE: Items Assistance cannot cover any legal expenses or medical expenses including medical bills, dental bills, insurance premiums, co-payments, deductibles, medications, factor, etc. Visit HFA’s Patient Assistance Portal to find other assistance resources.
Steps To Apply:
- Complete a Helping Hands referral online (click red button below).
-Referrals can be submitted by the applicant or a professional representative**Â in the bleeding disorders community (healthcare provider, social worker, homecare/specialty pharmacy, local bleeding disorder organization).
-If the need is time-sensitive, please specify why and when needed. - Obtain written documentation from a healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, physical therapist) in the form of a letter, medical visit notes, or this medical verification form. Documentation can be uploaded in the referral portal or emailed to helpinghands@hemophiliafed.org. Documentation must:
A. confirm diagnosed bleeding disorder
B. state the specific request and how it will support the patient’s bleeding disorder treatment. - Provide item specifics or receipt in your referral or email to helpinghands@hemophiliafed.org:
A. If requesting reimbursement, provide a detailed receipt.
B. If the applicant cannot afford to purchase the item upfront, provide a description as specific as possible about the item needed, including link for online purchase, order form, size, measurements, etc.
NOTE: We cannot purchase medical ID jewelry upfront. We will reimburse $45 + shipping for eligible medical ID jewelry. We do not provide assistance for medic alert services unless specifically recommended by a medical provider for special circumstances. - Complete application phone call.
-Once the referral and documentation are received, a Helping Hands staff member will contact the applicant to collect/confirm application information and make an approval decision.
-Referrals are reviewed in order received unless a time-sensitive need/deadline is specified in the referral. Applicants are usually contacted within 30 days of referral.
*Please contact HFA at 202-675-6984 or helpinghands@hemophiliafed.org with any questions.
**A referral indicates permission to contact both the applicant and the referrer. We will be in touch with the referrer or a local professional about any safety issues raised in our phone interview.