Assistance for patients without health insurance
If you have no health insurance, you may be eligible for assistance from the following organizations.
CareLink
Assistance is available to Bexar County, Texas residents who do not have health insurance and are not eligible for other programs such as Medicare, Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). CareLink offers families a monthly payment plan that is based on their income and family size. The income cannot exceed 200% Federal Poverty Level (FPL) to qualify. CareLink also assists families in accessing quality health care at the University Health System. For more information and detailed eligibility requirements, visit the CareLink web site.
Veteran’s Administration (VA)
The Veteran’s Administration offers medical benefits to qualified individuals. You can find out if you are eligible for benefits and apply for benefits on the VA web site. You can call the VA Health Benefits Service Center toll free at 1-800-827-1000.
Patient Advocate Foundation
This is a national non-profit organization that seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation, assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability. For more information and eligibility requirements, visit the Patient Advocate web site.
Assistance for patients with health insurance
If you have health insurance, but are experiencing financial difficulties, you may be eligible for assistance.
Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program
Patient Advocate Foundation's Co-Pay Relief (CPR) Program provides direct co-payment assistance for pharmaceutical products to insured Americans who financially and medically qualify. The Program offers personal service to all patients through the use of CPR call counselors. For more information and eligibility requirements, visit the Co-Pay Relief section of the Patient Advocate web site.