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AHLTA established in 2012 a Financial Assistance Program to provide limited financial assistance to patients, carers and their families. The difficulties that transplant patients and families experience because of the costs of ongoing healthcare and other expenses related to transplant indicated to us that it would be helpful to provide financial assistance in this area.
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We have been fortunate to receive some extra funding from the Blues and Foundation and this is allowing us to extend our already successful Financial Assistance Program. Assistance is provided at three levels.
Level 1: Emergency Care Package for pre-transplant and recent transplant recipients and or members who are affected by unexpected emergencies: $500
Level 2: Financial Assistance Grant – available to any pre- and post-transplant recipients. Terms and Conditions Apply. This can be accessed 6 months after Level 1 package.
Level 3: Financial Assistance Grant – A patient/family can apply for a second Financial Assistance grant up to $1,000.
Terms and Conditions Apply. This can be accessed 12 months after Level 2 package. Individuals can only apply for each package once.
AHLTA is here to support and assist pre- and post-transplant recipients and their families and carers. Often during the workup, shortly after transplant and when an unexpected event happens, patients need a financial boost. This grant is for use by patients, carers and families to assist with day-to-day living costs. This grant is subject to Social Worker endorsement.
AHLTA, in consultation with the Transplant Social Work Department can offer the following:
- $500 towards day-to-day expenses
CONDITIONS:
- You must reside in Australia and be a member of AHLTA.
- There is a limit of one application per person/family.
- Applications are subject to your hospital’s Social Work Department endorsement.
- AHLTA reserves the right to refuse the application if in receipt of other fundraising in last 12 months.
- AHLTA reserves the right to decline applications even if the above conditions are met.
We understand that some transplant recipients and those on the waiting list may have difficulties managing their financial situation. Therefore, the financial assistance program has been introduced to support our members throughout their journey.
Limited funds are available to assist our members in covering some of their household costs.
CONDITIONS:
- You must be a resident of Australia who is a transplant recipient, or on the waiting list for heart or lung transplant. Immediate family members are eligible to apply for financial assistance too on behalf of their relative patient.
- There is a limit of one application per person/family per 12-month period with a maximum of two funded grants per patient/family.
- Applications are subject to your hospital’s Social Work Department endorsement.
- AHLTA reserves the right to refuse the application if patient/family are in receipt of other fundraising in last 12 months.
- AHLTA reserves the right to decline applications even if the above conditions are met.
HOW DO WE PROVIDE THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?
Financial assistance of up to $1,000 can be in one of these two forms:
- Household bills: Telephone, insurance, gas, electricity, and water.
- Medical equipment such as oxygen, spirometer, or wheelchair maintenance.
- Pharmacy bills
- Emergency accommodation - e.g. Near St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
- Or Fitness: For appropriate fitness activity e.g. gym membership; physiotherapy sessions; swimming; fitness equipment; sporting footwear.
Payments are made directly to creditors, such as Electricity Company, Gyms,and Physiotherapy. Please include invoices with application. No Cash/direct payments are made to patients or family members unless special exemption is made by AHLTA President and executive committee.
- Bond
- House Modification
- Car Registration
- Repayments
- Credit Cards
- Pay TV
- School Fees
- Flights
- Bills for non essentials
- Rent and mortgage repayments
All applications are confidential and adhere to the NSW Department of Health confidentiality agreement. The President, Treasurer or Secretary of AHLTA, only, will review the applications.
Emergency Financial Assistance FormPlease complete the application form HERE and return to the AHLTA President at president@ahlta.com.au or return to Social Worker who will pass it on to us. You can then apply for our Financial Assistance Program ($1,000) after 6 months if you are still experiencing financial hardship.
Financial Assistance Form Level 2 or 3- Rent and Mortgage RepaymentsPlease complete the application form HERE and return to the AHLTA President at president@ahlta.com.au
If you would like more information please contact Lyn Kerslake, AHLTA President at president@ahlta.com.au or on 0492 918 695
AHLTA reserves the right to decline applications even if the above conditions are met.
