Need Free Help To Alleviate Chronic Illness Healthcare Costs?

Do you struggle with the juggle to pay for essential daily living expenses and crucial medical treatments?  You are not alone, in California, a considerable percentage of residents are drowning in medical costs and facing difficulty affording basic living necessities. According to the Value Health Hub California Survey Report, 2023, almost 38% of residents carry medical debt. This can take a toll on your mental, physical, and financial health which ironically further adversely effects your wellbeing. Now here’s the good news - California Benefits Support, local non-profit established in October 2024, provides free vital financial assistance and healthcare support to low-income and under-served community members suffering with chronic illness.

Comprehensive Support for those with Chronic Illnesses

California Benefits Support (CBS) provides holistic support to those in need, ensuring no one must face chronic illness alone. There friendly English and Spanish speaking enrollment experts maintain a dedicated focus on uplifting and empowering Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) including minority community member members who face unique health and systemic challenges.

Services include:

1. Financial assistance to cover cost of lifesaving treatments. This ensures equitable support for those in dire need. This includes assistance with outpatient office visit co-pays, health insurance premiums, and prescription medication costs.

2. Free enrollment assistance for Medi-Cal, as well as CoveredCA, and other subsidized options. Referral services are available for client’s needing assistance with Medicare, dental services, mental health counseling, and social services.

3. Financial assistance for co-payment costs and out of pocket expenses for necessary medications.

4. Help navigating the healthcare system to include guidance to find and utilize suitable insurance plans and help to reduce the financial burden of healthcare.

5. Friendly English and Spanish speaking enrollment support assistance.

Coverage of prescription medication and medical treatment costs can range from 40% of costs, and up to 80% or more.

Real Client Stories:

Emily receives a disability benefit due to her diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus and other multiple chronic illnesses. She currently attends law school full-time and was distressed after being notified that these costs were substantially increasing. Emily applied to CBS for help and, after approval, received the CBS Healthcare Assistance Program for 12 months to cover most of her monthly premium and prescription costs.

“Thank you, CBS! I really appreciate all your help that has certainly provided a decrease in anxiety and kept me out of day-to-day financial strife.” said Emily, Long Beach, CA.

40-year-old Tiana was unable to work due to breast cancer treatment and her spouse was working two jobs but still struggling to manage medical financial burdens. Fortunately, Tiana received 12-month approval for CBS to cover a significant portion of their monthly premium and office visits.

“Thank you for providing the help that was so desperately needed. We have been denied many times for appointments because we were unable to pay the monthly premium. We profoundly appreciate all the time and kind service you provide that has giving us a fighting chance,” said Tiana, Long Beach, CA

CBS Health Eligibility:

To be eligible for these free life-improving services, participants must meet the following criteria: 

• Have a chronic illness

• Meet income requirements at 100% to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level

• Reside in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County

CBS believes no-one with chronic illness should be further burdened with the stress of the financial struggle to juggle the costs of treatment and basic living needs. Check your eligibility today to access these crucial healthcare support services at www.CaBenefitsSupport.com