Financial Assistance for Lyme Disease
Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases can create significant financial burdens for patients and families. This page lists organizations and programs that may help with costs for diagnostic testing, treatment, medications, and other healthcare needs.
Generation Lyme is not affiliated with these organizations and does not participate in application or funding decisions.
Information last reviewed: August 2026
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Financial assistance programs may consider factors including age, location, diagnosis, financial need, insurance coverage, and the type of expense. Some programs accept applications year-round, while others open applications during specific funding cycles.
Programs have different eligibility requirements, covered expenses, funding availability, and application periods. Information can change, so always check directly with each organization for current program details before applying.
Lyme Disease Grants & Financial Assistance Programs
LymeLight Foundation
Children & young adults · Treatment assistance · US
LymeLight Foundation provides financial assistance to eligible children and young adults through age 25 for Lyme disease treatment-related expenses, including medications, doctor visits, laboratory testing, and other eligible costs.
Lyme Treatment Foundation
All ages · Testing & treatment · Multiple countries
Lyme Treatment Foundation provides financial assistance for Lyme and tick-borne disease testing and treatment to eligible applicants experiencing financial need. Programs are currently available in the United States and several other countries.
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Ride Out Lyme
Adults 26+ · Treatment assistance · US
Ride Out Lyme provides financial assistance to adults age 26 and older who have been diagnosed with Lyme disease and demonstrate financial need. Assistance may help with eligible treatment-related expenses such as medical visits, medications, laboratory testing, and other costs.
LivLyme Foundation
Children & young adults · Treatment assistance · US
LivLyme Foundation provides financial grants to children and young adults with Lyme disease whose families are experiencing financial hardship. Grants can help with eligible treatment-related expenses.
LymeAid 4 Kids
Age 21 & under · Testing & treatment · US
The National LymeAid 4 Kids program provides financial assistance to eligible children and young adults age 21 and under whose families are experiencing financial hardship related to Lyme and other tick-borne disease diagnosis and treatment.
Lyme Test Access Program (LymeTAP)
Testing assistance · US
LymeTAP helps eligible people experiencing financial hardship with the cost of initial Lyme-related laboratory testing. Assistance is available nationwide for qualifying testing expenses, subject to program requirements and available funding.
NELAD Foundation
All ages · Testing & treatment · Regional eligibility
NELAD Foundation provides financial assistance for Lyme and other tick- and vector-borne disease testing and treatment to eligible applicants experiencing financial hardship. Geographic eligibility and funding availability may vary by grant cycle.
Ticked Off Foundation
Adults 26+ · Financial & treatment support · US
Ticked Off Foundation provides financial and treatment support to adults over age 26 living with Lyme and other tick-borne diseases who are experiencing financial hardship. Assistance may include microgrants, treatment discounts, and other forms of patient support.
Lyme Connection: Elizabeth White Fund
Testing & treatment · Connecticut
The Elizabeth White Fund provides financial assistance to qualified Connecticut residents for expenses related to Lyme and other tick-borne disease testing and treatment.
Looking for other kinds of support?
The financial impact of illness can extend beyond medical expenses. Generation Lyme also maintains resources for people navigating housing insecurity and other practical challenges.
You don’t have to navigate Lyme alone
Financial challenges are only one part of living with Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. Generation Lyme is a 501(c)(3) that offers free, virtual, patient-led community support spaces where patients and supporters can connect with people who understand.