Financial Assistance for Medical Wig – “Cranial Prosthesis”

Below find information on applying for a grant for a medical wig:

National Alopecia Areata Foundation – The Ascot Fund

Houston Lace Eyebrows & Lashes Wellness Center is proud to announce an organization that provides grants to individuals with Alopecia. For additional information visit the National Alopecia Areata Foundation at www.naaf.org

Ascot Fund

NAAF’s Ascot Fund puts hair prostheses within reach! This special program was established thanks to an anonymous donor who wished to help adults and children with alopecia areata purchase a hairpiece. A small number of organizations offer assistance for hairpieces to children but not to adults, making this program the first we know of its kind. Over one hundred individuals have benefited from the fund since the start of the program in January 2004.

You are eligible for the Ascot Fund if you meet the following requirements:

• have been diagnosed with alopecia areata by a dermatologist or doctor,
• are unable to purchase a hairpiece due to financial challenges,
• are not already in possession of the hairpiece shown on the application,
• have not already paid for the full balance of the cost of the hairpiece.
  
  (The Ascot Fund is a pre-purchase program; reimbursements are not provided for any purchases paid in full either by credit card or other financial means).

The maximum amount awarded is $500. The applicant needs to be able to pay any balance beyond the award amount.

A committee will review your application and may award you up to $500 if deemed eligible. To find out if you qualify, please contact them below:

National Alopecia Areata Foundation

14 Mitchell Blvd.

San Rafael, CA 94903

              Or

PO Box 150760

San Rafael, CA 94915-0760

Phone: 415-472-3780

Fax: 415-472-5343

E-mail: info@naaf.org

American Cancer Society

If your insurance does not cover the full cost of your wig or only covers partial cost of your wig, you may quality for an allotment through the American Cancer Society.

If you meet certain financial guidelines, American Cancer Society has a program available to assist you in purchasing a wig. The American Cancer Society will issue you a voucher up to $75 to help cover the cost of your wig.

Be sure to apply first before purchasing a wig, funds are not available post-purchase. To inquire about getting financial assistance for your wig purchase, you can contact the American Cancer Society below:

American Cancer Society

Phone: 800-227-2345

Web site: www.cancer.org

Ask to speak to someone about "Financial Assistance for a Cranial Prosthesis Purchase".