Bankruptcy related to healthcare expenses is a very real practical concern for those suffering from chronic diseases. Medications are a tremendous part of that financial burden. In fact, patients may find themselves forced to decide between basic necessities such as food and housing or life-saving medications.

NeedyMeds is a nonprofit organization that was formed in 1997 by a physician and a social worker to help connect patients needing financial help for medications to pharmaceutical and other related assistance programs. Their website includes additional information about other disease-related assistance, camps, scholarships, and government assistance programs. It is not a flashy website by any means, but it does appear to contain a lot of useful information that may help a significant number of people.