Financial Assistance for Medical Hairloss- Alopecia Grants
Invisible Hairline Lace Wigs provides full cranial prosthesis for women experiencing hair loss due to a medical condition such as alopecia, lupus, or the effects of chemotherapy.
When you loss your hair due to medical reasons such as loss due to a medical condition such as alopecia, lupus, or the effects of chemotherapy request a prescription from your physician for a "full cranial prosthesis" which is the appropriate term for insurance company reimbursement.
Your hair prosthesis may also be a tax deductible medical expense.
To Request a grant, the following criteria is required:
A diagnosis of Alopecia Areata
Documentation of Financial Hardship.
A committee will review your application and may award up to $500 if deemed eligible.
To find out if you qualify, please contact them below:
National Alopecia Areata Foundation
14 Mitchell Blvd.
San Rafael, CA 94903
or
PO Box 150760
San Rafael, CA 94915-0760
Phone: 415-472-3780
Fax: 415-472-5343
E-mail: info@naaf.org
Web site: www.naaf.org
American Cancer Society:
American Cancer Society has a program available to those who qualify to assist you in purchasing a wig. If your insurance does not cover the full cost of your wig or only covers partial cost of your wig, you may quality for an allotment through the American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society will issue you a voucher up to $75 to help cover the cost of your wig. You must meet certain financial guidelines. Be sure to apply first before purchasing a wig, as awards are not available post-purchase.
To inquire about getting financial assistance for your wig purchase, you can contact the American Cancer Society below:
American Cancer Society
Call 1-800-227-2345
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