The Assistance Fund — Macular Telangiectasia (MacTel) Fund

Copay assistance fund status, eligibility, and covered drugs — for patient access and billing teams.

Maximum award Fixed grant for copays; unlimited for premiums & incidental expenses · Income Income-based eligibility; threshold not published · Copayments, coinsurance, deductibles for FDA-approved MacTel treatments; health insurance premiums; incidental medical expenses

OPEN
Status verified June 3, 2026 · Source: The Assistance Fund fund page ↗

Fund facts

Published terms from the foundation. Per-patient eligibility and amounts are confirmed at application.

Assistance type
Copay Grant
Maximum award
Fixed grant for copays; unlimited for premiums & incidental expenses
What it covers
Copayments, coinsurance, deductibles for FDA-approved MacTel treatments; health insurance premiums; incidental medical expenses
Income limit
Income-based eligibility; threshold not published
Insurance
commercial medicare medicaid
Diagnosis required
Diagnosed with Macular Telangiectasia (Types 1 or 2); prescription for FDA-approved treatment
Residency
U.S. resident with active health insurance
ICD-10
H35.07
Launched November 2025.

Covered drugs in our billing library

Drugs whose J-codes this fund matches. Each links to its billing & coding reference.

No drugs from our library currently map to this fund.

This fund is closed — here's the move

Fund status changes with donations, often without an announcement — confirm directly with the foundation at 833-998-8514, and check the alternatives below.

Common questions

Is the The Assistance Fund Macular Telangiectasia (MacTel) fund open?

As of June 3, 2026, the The Assistance Fund Macular Telangiectasia (MacTel) fund is OPEN and accepting applications. Verify at time of service: 833-998-8514.

How much assistance does the Macular Telangiectasia (MacTel) fund provide?

Fixed grant for copays; unlimited for premiums & incidental expenses. Copayments, coinsurance, deductibles for FDA-approved MacTel treatments; health insurance premiums; incidental medical expenses

What are the income limits for the Macular Telangiectasia (MacTel) fund?

Household income must be Income-based eligibility; threshold not published. U.S. resident with active health insurance.

What insurance does the Macular Telangiectasia (MacTel) fund accept?

Accepted: commercial, medicare, medicaid.

Patient or caregiver? Show this page to your infusion center's financial counselor — they can check what you'd qualify for and apply on your behalf, or call The Assistance Fund at 833-998-8514.