Help to Pay for Medical Treatment If You Have MS

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system which can lead to severe complications as communications between the brain and other parts of the body are disrupted. According to a study published in the journal Multiple Sclerosis, the total lifetime cost per person with with multiple sclerosis amounts to roughly $2.2 million. Because treating multiple sclerosis is so expensive, finding sources to help pay for treatment is critical.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

• The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has more than 60 chapters located around the United States. Each chapter varies, but most provide some sort of direct financial assistance. Others will work to connect individuals to existing community resources. To find a chapter near you, visit the website of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

  The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is also active in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis. In 2009, the Society committed $9.2 million to launch 26 research projects.

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation

• The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MSF) is a service-based, non-profit organization based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. MSF provides services to income-eligible individuals affected by multiple sclerosis. These services include home care grants for light housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation and respite services. They also include one-time emergency assistance for bills necessary to the patient's safety, and access to a wide range of mobility and safety aids free of cost.

NORD Patient Assistance Programs

• National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) provides funds for individuals whose income is too high to qualify for Medicaid but too low to pay for their prescribed medications. You can apply for funding by filling out a form available through their website.

Clinical Trials

• Individuals can receive free or low-cost treatment by participating in clinical trials of experimental therapies. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has a searchable database of clinical trials currently seeking participants.