CureRIE Patient Sponsorship Program

Program Overview:

The CureRIE Patient Sponsorship Program provides financial assistance to eligible patients who demonstrate significant financial need and have a strong medical need for evaluation or treatment at the CureRIE Institute. This program aims to ensure that promising treatment options are accessible to all patients, regardless of their financial circumstances.



Eligibility Criteria:

To be considered for the CureRIE Patient Sponsorship Program, patients must meet the following criteria:





Demonstrated Financial Hardship: Applicants must be able to demonstrate significant financial need through documentation such as income statements, medical bills, and other relevant financial records.



Medical Necessity: The patient must have a strong medical need for evaluation or treatment at the CureRIE Institute, as determined by a qualified medical professional.



Limited Access to Alternative Funding: Applicants must have explored and exhausted all other potential funding sources, such as insurance coverage, government programs, and other charitable organizations.



Application Process:

The application process for the CureRIE Patient Sponsorship Program involves the following steps:





Application Submission: Interested patients can submit an online application through the CureRIE website. The application will require detailed information about the patient's medical condition, financial situation, and treatment needs.



Application Review: A dedicated review committee will carefully evaluate all applications based on the eligibility criteria and available funding.



Selection and Notification: Selected applicants will be notified of their eligibility for the CureRIE Patient Sponsorship Program and will receive further instructions on the next steps.



Selection Criteria:

The following algorithm will be used to assess applications for the CureRIE Patient Sponsorship Program:





Initial Screening:





Financial Need:





Calculate a financial need score based on income, expenses, existing debts, and other relevant financial factors.



Utilize publicly available data on poverty levels and cost of living to establish benchmarks.



Medical Necessity:





Review medical records and consult with treating physicians to assess the urgency and severity of the patient's condition.



Prioritize cases with the highest potential for significant medical benefit from CureRIE's expertise.




In-Depth Review:





Document Verification: Verify all submitted financial documents for accuracy and completeness.



Alternative Funding Exploration: Investigate the applicant's efforts to secure funding from other sources.



Case Discussion: A multidisciplinary team, including medical professionals, financial experts, and ethical advisors, will discuss each case in detail to ensure a comprehensive and objective evaluation.




Final Decision:





Based on the comprehensive review, the review committee will make a final decision on each application, considering both medical need and financial hardship.



Funding decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the availability of funds and the overall needs of the program.