PLEASE NOTE: AS OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2023, WE HAVE TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUED ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL GRANTS AND “MICROGRANTS.” HOWEVER, WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PATIENTS INTERESTED IN TREATMENT DISCOUNTS OF THE COWDEN PROTOCOL AND/OR CELLCORE FOUNDATIONAL PROTOCOLS. WE EXPECT TO RESUME APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE FOR GRANTS SOME TIME IN 2024.

Our mission is to provide financial assistance and support to Lyme and tick-borne disease patients 26 years of age and older who are in crisis. We do this through microgrants, treatment discounts and counseling in an effort to stem the tide of Lyme-related suicides. According to Dr. Joseph Jemsek (MD from Washington, DC), “The most common cause of death in Lyme disease is suicide.” Through our efforts and support through generous donations and sponsors, we hope to put this reality in the past.

To be eligible for financial assistance from our Foundation, a patient must adhere to the following criteria:

  1. Be a United States citizen currently living in the United States
  2. Have a provable financial need
  3. Have a licensed doctor’s/practitioner’s diagnosis or a positive Lyme test
  4. Be 26 years of age or older (applicants who are 26 years old need to show proof of age)

OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON HELPING PATIENTS ARRIVE AT AND STAY ON EFFECTIVE LYME TREATMENT PROTOCOLS. We do not financially assist patients with Lyme testing, initial/diagnostic doctor visits or other bills outside of prescribed treatments.

Once you fill out our financial assistance form, we will be in touch with you to let you know if you qualify, and we will strive to work out a customized situation that is of the most benefit to your particular circumstances. We also require a scheduled phone call to confirm qualifications are in place and to make you aware of your options.

NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A FINANCIAL GRANT FOR TESTING OR INITIAL DOCTORS VISITS. WE ARE ALSO NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PATIENTS LOOKING FOR FINANCIAL GRANTS.

Please proceed if you are in the following situation:

  1. You are not currently on a treatment protocol and you are looking for new treatment options
  2. Your practitioner has recommended this program.

Financial Assistance Form

Financial & Treatment Assistance

If you qualify, you may also become eligible for treatment protocol discounts from Nutramedix, the makers of the Cowden protocol or from CellCore, the makers of the Foundational Protocol for detox, parasite cleansing and Lyme disease treatment. You can work with a Foundation rep to choose ONE of the following options:

  • Discount for 6 months of the full Cowden protocol program by Nutramedix ($40 for month 1 and $150/mo. up to month 6)
  • Optional Cowden Protocol program (FAP10), whereby approved patients receive a 50% discount on up to 10 products ordered from Nutramedix (the makes of the Cowden protocol) per month.
  • Discount for 6 months of the CellCore Foundational protocol where you’ll receive a $100 discount on all CellCore protocols to help you through Phases 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. The average cost of a monthly discounted phase is $160/mo.
  • Free treatment guidance and counseling from a Foundation rep for every step of your duration on the protocol
  • Free membership to a private Facebook group of 300+ other patients who are also on the program. This is a great knowledge base and loving group of patients who include authors, herbalists, essential oil practitioners, dieticians, etc. Feel free to ask any question and all information shared in this group remains private and protected by the Foundation.
  • Note: To be clear, the Foundation does not sell the Cowden protocol or the Foundational protocol to patients. This feature is a special service offered by Nutramedix and/or CellCore to qualified patients who wish to participate only.

Please let us know if you have any questions about the above by using our Contact Us form.

In the meantime, if you are seeking financial assistance for doctors visits and testing for Lyme disease, we recommend you seek help from the following organizations:

  • LymeTAP is accepting applications for financial assistance for Lyme diagnostic testing. No age restrictions.
  • LymeLight Foundation provides treatment grants for children and young adults through age 25.
  • LivLyme Foundation provides treatment grants for those under age 21.
  • LymeAid 4 Kids provides up to $1,000 for treatment of those under age 21.
  • Lyme Treatment Foundation provides financial grants for U.S. citizens of any age.
  • Sam’s Spoons provides financial grants from $500-$1,500 with no age requirement via an application process that is open every year from October to November.
  • Lyme Warrior periodically accepts grant applications to support patient treatment funding for Lyme patients in the U.S. of all ages. Click the link to sign up for their newsletter to receive information on when funding is available throughout the year.
  • Medical Bill Gurus is a patient advocacy service that helps patients with large, outstanding medical bills. Their team of medical billing advocates will review your medical bills and determine the best strategy to recoup or save money on your behalf. Whether you went to a cash-based medical provider or have a hospital bill, they are here to help identify and pursue the best outcome for you. 
  • Partner In Lyme provides treatment assistance and financial grants of $1,000 for Connecticut residents who are Lyme patients.

Our phone hours are 9 am to 6 pm EST, Monday through Friday. We do not accept phone calls on the weekends or after 6 pm EST.