The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) is reopening the Susan Lang Pay-It-Forward Patient Travel Assistance, General Fund.

The Fund will provide assistance to patients with a blood cancer for ground transportation, tolls, gas, parking, car rental, air transportation, lodging, and ambulance services.  However, the Fund cannot provide assistance for associated food, drinks and alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, automotive parts/supplies and repair, auto dealers, travel agencies, and international travel.

The patient eligibility criteria for travel assistance are:

• Applicants (patients) must be US citizens or permanent residents which is verified by applicant’s physical address; and
• Applicants must have a confirmed diagnosis of blood cancer; and
• Applicants may be insured or uninsured; and
• Applicants must meet financial eligibility criteria defined as an annual income at or below 500% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)

A one-time grant of $500 is available for qualified patients:

• As of June 4, 2018, all LLS National Travel funds transitioned from a 12 month to a 6 month award period, allowing patients to potentially receive assistance twice in a 12 month period, if funding is available.
• Awards are based upon a first-come first-serve basis; and
• The program will be offered for as long as funding is available; and
• Award is distributed via the Susan Lang Pay-it-Forward Patient Travel Assistance credit card

Patients can apply via the online portal at www.lls.org/travel or by calling our toll free number: 844-565-2269.