JIM BASHAW CANCER AND CASTASTROPHIC ILLNESS FUND

JIM BASHAW CANCER AND CASTASTROPHIC ILLNESS FUND | NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER

133 Fairfield Street, Medical Office Building, Saint Albans, VT 05478

Eligibility

Individuals with cancer; Individuals whose serious illness or medical condition has imposed severe financial duress.

Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm Hours May Vary

(800) 696-0321

Voice

(802) 524-8911

Voice - Other | Georgia and Saint Albans

(802) 524-5911

Voice

https://www.northwesternmedicalcenter.org/patients-visitors/pay-an-nmc-bill/free-care-discount-policy/jim-bashaw-fund/

Application process

By Telephone; By Website

Service area

Grand Isle County, Vermont
Franklin County, Vermont

Description

Offers financial assistance for expenses such as medications, medical equipment and supplies, transportation, private care or respite care, nutritional support, clothing, and prostheses. Maximum financial support is typically $500 per calendar year. Patients can reapply yearly for grant. The committee typically meets the first week of each month and the review process may take up to 30 days.

Last Assured

05/09/2025

What's Here

Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance Incidental Medical Expense Assistance Prescription Expense Assistance Medical Equipment Expense Assistance Medical Care Expense Assistance

Providing organization

NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER

Northwestern Medical Center (NMC) is an acute care community hospital serving the northwest region of Vermont that offers both inpatient and outpatient services, as well as emergency and immediate care services. NMC provides 24Hour/7Day physician staffed emergency room services, diagnostic imaging, general medical care, laboratory testing, blood supply services, hospital-based outpatient services, disease specific treatment, delivery/childbirth services, medical social work, intravenous medication, and telemedicine.