The National MS Society’s Financial Assistance Program
Living with a chronic illness can be very expensive. People often find they are unable to obtain needed items that can enhance their quality of life and help them achieve their highest level of independence. The Society offers a financial assistance program to people with MS who are in financial need.
Examples of eligible items and services include:
- Equipment Assistance - Provides a stipend toward the purchase of a piece of durable medical equipment such as a wheelchair, scooter, etc.
- Home and Car Modifications - Provides financial assistance to help pay for home and car modifications.
- Health & Wellness Assistance - Provides financial support for health & wellness related items, such as PT/OT evaluations, some exercise equipment, yoga class tuition.
- Respite Care/In-Home Assistance - Professional care provided to individuals with MS from a nursing care facility or agency so that their caregiver /partner can have a respite. Also includes chore and homemaker services.
- Transportation Assistance – Offers financial support for transportation to/from physical exams, therapy appointments, infusions, hospital visits/stays, and prescription pick-up or delivery.
- Short-Term Crisis Financial Assistance - Provides limited financial assistance to address emergency needs that affect the physical or emotional well-being or an individual with MS.
Anyone with a confirmed diagnosis of MS (or related disorder) who can demonstrate true financial need related to the effects of the disorder is eligible for the Program. Since resources are limited, the National MS Society may not be able to fulfill all requests or cover all expenses related to a needed service or item.
NOTE: The Program is not intended to cover credit card bills, insurance premiums, prescription medications or previously incurred expenses.
Please click here for the application. The application is downloadable as a Word document and may be completed on line. Please print a copy of the application, sign and fax to (317) 870-2520 or mail to the Chapter office at:
Marci Corbin, Care Services Manager
National MS Society, Indiana State Chapter
7301 Georgetown Rd., Suite 112
Indianapolis, IN 46268
If you have any questions, please contact the Chapter office at (800) 344-4867, option# 2 and request to speak with Marci Corbin or click here to send Marci an email.