Financial Assistance
Diabetes Is Expensive. But You Don’t Have to Face It Alone.
We know that managing Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) often comes with overwhelming costs—from insulin and sensors to clinic visits, tech upgrades, and emergency supplies. At KFD, we believe no young person should have to choose between their health and financial survival.
That’s why we provide and connect families with direct financial support, cost-saving resources, and expert navigation tools.
💸 What We Offer
- Microgrants for Youth & Families:
Emergency assistance for insulin, glucose monitors, school supplies, and travel to medical care.
- Device Sponsorships:
Partial or full coverage of CGMs, pumps, and tech upgrades through donor and partner funding.
- Youth Fellow Support Fund:
Dedicated resources for fellows facing financial barriers to research participation, travel, or presentation.
- Clinic and Pharmacy Navigation:
Help accessing patient assistance programs (PAPs), discount cards, and community clinics.
📚 Additional Tools
- Financial Aid Toolkit (with forms, scripts, and grant templates)
- State-by-State Insurance Rights Guide
- Tech Access FAQs for caregivers and teens
- Bilingual Cost Navigator Sheets
We also offer workshops on insurance literacy, budgeting with T1D, and school benefit programs.
📋 Who Is Eligible?
We prioritize support for:
- Youth ages 6–24 diagnosed with T1D
- Families experiencing income instability, underinsurance, or gaps in coverage
- Those from underserved communities—including BIPOC, immigrant, rural, and LGBTQ+ youth
Each application is reviewed individually with empathy and confidentiality.
💌 Apply or Refer
Need help—or know someone who does? Email us at [email protected] or apply online at koppfoundation.org/assistance
We’ll listen, support, and advocate—because diabetes care should never depend on your wallet.
