Income-Based Financial Assistance

methodology: income-based_eligibility

By providing financial aid tied to household income relative to the Federal Poverty Level, patients access critical medications, because cost is a primary barrier to treatment adherence for low- and moderate-income individuals with chronic conditions. This strategy prioritizes equitable access to high-cost therapies by using a standardized income threshold—typically 500% of the FPL—to determine eligibility, ensuring limited resources are directed to those most in need. Unlike one-size-fits-all assistance or need-blind programs, this approach explicitly links financial support to economic vulnerability, increasing both fairness and impact. It is particularly effective for chronic, high-treatment-cost diseases like Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis, where medication costs can be prohibitive even with insurance.

orgs running it

activities of those orgs

clusters touched

who runs it

organizations running this strategy · 1

#01 A MOTHER'S WISH FOUNDATION AZ · 5 activities

what it looks like in practice

activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

Established endowments to sustain mission after operational closure A MOTHER'S WISH FOUNDATION
capacity building
Created two endowments to ensure the continuation of its mission after concluding day-to-day operations in January 2026: one at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for physician education in IBD treatment, and another at The Perelman School of Medicine to support research toward a cure for IBD.
Hosted fundraising events including Gala Casino Night and 50/50 Raffles A MOTHER'S WISH FOUNDATION
direct service
Organized and hosted special fundraising events such as "Gala Casino Night" on November 1, 2025, and 50/50 Raffles with an initial jackpot donation of $500 to support the foundation's mission.
Provided direct patient support and resources A MOTHER'S WISH FOUNDATION
direct service
Offered access to medication assistance programs for IBD treatments including Remicade, Humira, Cimzia, Stelara, Jakafi, and Entyvio, and distributed C.O.P.E.S Care Packages to support affected families.
Supported community engagement and family outreach A MOTHER'S WISH FOUNDATION
direct service
Engaged in community outreach for families facing IBD diagnoses, and supported participation in events like CHOP’s Walk for Hope through ambassador programs and scholarships for Camp Oasis, a camp for children with Crohn's disease.
Supported microbiome research for IBD A MOTHER'S WISH FOUNDATION
research
Funded microbiome research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and supported Dr. Wu’s research at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital to advance understanding and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.