Financial Services

Successful applicants will meet the following criteria:

1. Reside within the Virginia Bleeding Disorders Foundation’s (VABDF) coverage area, which includes the cities and counties of the Commonwealth of Virginia, other than the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Herndon, Manassas, Manassas Park and Vienna and the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudon, Prince William, and Stafford or receive treatment for an inherited bleeding disorder at any of the three area Hemophilia Treatment Centers (HTC’s) (CHKD, VCU Med Ctr. or UVA Med Ctr.)
2. Be an individual diagnosed with an inherited bleeding disorder and/or parent/caregiver of a minor child who lives in your home and is diagnosed with an inherited bleeding disorder that is within the mission and purpose of VABDF as outlined by the Board of Directors.
3. Complete all sections of the application thoroughly and accurately. If a question does not apply, it should be marked not applicable (N/A). Failure to provide complete and truthful information may result in denial of your request.

Coordinate requests with a Social Worker and/or Nurse Coordinator at a hemophilia treatment center or other healthcare provider treating bleeding disorders.

1. Funding Assistance is not guaranteed and is dependent upon availability of funds. Payment of funds upon approval cannot be guaranteed earlier than two weeks and may take longer from the date of the request.
2. Disbursements will be monitored and reported with names omitted to the Board of Directors.
3. The assistance amount is limited to $500 per year. However, additional support may be requested if there are extenuating circumstances.
4. The application will be reviewed as an “identity blinded” document by the current Financial Assistance Committee. However, circumstances may require that the documents be reviewed by a member of VABDF’s Executive Committee.

Start by applying online →  If you have any questions call 804-740-8643.

1. Applications are available from VABDF or through your treatment center.
2. Requests can be received by the local HTC’s, other healthcare providers treating inherited bleeding disorders, and/or directly from the patient/family.
3. To facilitate your request, it is highly recommended that you review your application with the social worker or nurse coordinator at your hemophilia treatment center or other healthcare provider. The treatment center or other healthcare provider can review and forward your application to VABDF.
4. All identifying information is removed and the facts of the request are sent to the Financial Assistance Committee.
5. The decision is communicated to the Executive Director and/or other identified VABDF Staff person or Executive Committee member who in turn notifies the appropriate treatment center or person making the request.
6. The Executive Director and/or other identified VABDF Staff person or Executive Committee member ensures that the patient/family requesting assistance is not chronically abusing the system.
7. Before payment can be made, a bill must be submitted with the request.
8. Any request that is approved is generally paid/endorsed directly to the company owed the payment such as phone, utility, or Mortgage Company. Copies of the request, bills, and payments will be kept on file.