Helping Hands Inhibitor Support Notice
Helping Hands, including email referrals, will remain on a prolonged pause to afford HFA an opportunity to secure additional funding sources and strengthen the Helping Hands programs. Visit our Resources for other assistance.
Our Helping Forward program, which offers Job Readiness Grants, remains open.
Our Helping Forward program, which offers Job Readiness Grants, remains open.
Step 1: Check Eligibility
- Have at least one member in the household with a diagnosed bleeding disorder
- Have at least one member with an active inhibitor: a measurable titer and/or shortened half-life
- Have documentation of medical recommendation stating reason for request, how it will support inhibitor treatment, and confirms diagnosed bleeding disorder and active inhibitor
- Travel arrangements must be made at least 30 days prior to the requested medical visit
Step 2: Obtain Written Documentation
- Must be from a healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, physical therapist, or hospital social worker)
- Confirmed diagnosed bleeding disorder and active inhibitor
- States the reason for the request and how it will support the patient’s inhibitor treatment or education
- Can be in the form of a letter, medical visit notes, or this medical verification form
- Upload document(s) in the referral form or email us.
Step 3: Complete Form
- Complete either the tutoring/educational supplies form or the medical travel reimbursement form
- Upload document in the referral form or email us.
Step 4: Complete the Online Referral Form
- Can be completed by the applicant or a professional representative in the bleeding disorder community
- If the need is time-sensitive, please specify why and when the item is needed
Step 5: HFA Processes the Application
- A Helping Hands staff member will contact the applicant for a phone interview, usually within 30 days of receiving the application. The interview takes about 10 minutes and reviews applicant’s monthly household income, household information, and next steps.
A referral indicates permission to contact both the applicant and the referrer. We will be in touch with the referrer or a local professional about any safety issues raised in our phone interview.