At BetterMed, we believe everyone should be able to afford the medical treatment they need. When they need it. But with one of the most expensive healthcare systems in the world, it’s not an option for many Americans.
That’s why every year we gift around $750 million in medical bill payments, as part of our Compassionate Grounds program.
Created by our Director of Operations, Joe Sussman, our world-first medical grants program helps anyone struggling to repay a medical loan by offering more lenient terms and even covering a percentage of their bills. It’s all part of our commitment to fair and compassionate financing.
Here’s Joe’s thoughts on how we’re making healthcare affordable for more Americans.
“BetterMed is one of the reasons why my husband is still alive today. He had to have a triple bypass, which costs well over $200,000. BetterMed stepped in because our insurance would only cover a part of the cost for the surgery. I will forever be grateful.”
“I don't usually take the time to write reviews, but BetterMed deserves all the praise they get. We'd gone through 5 cycles of IVF with no success. It caused enormous strain on our relationship both financially and emotionally. We were seeing a fertility counsellor and she suggested that we look into consulting with BetterMed. Not only was their recommendation outstanding, but on top of it BetterMed also paid for our treatment as a gift through their grants program. We now have healthy twin girls. I wish I knew of BetterMed years ago.”
“Our son was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 38. He went from being an athletic, independent young man, to a fragile young man in a wheelchair and became completely dependent on us. We moved him into our house to care for him, but the house wasn't suitable for a wheelchair. I was at an ALS support group when I first heard about BetterMed. BetterMed covered our costs for the house to be opened up, a lift was added, and the house was made wheelchair accessible. We were also able to afford a home care assistant 3 days per week. BetterMed made it possible for us to afford the impossible.”
“BetterMed saved us $60,000 and a lot of stress. We were trying to navigate through a maze of surrogacy agencies and cost sheets to narrow down to a single agency to work with. Many agencies at first are not transparent with costs for surrogacy, but then hook you in and later charge extra by as much as $80,000. BetterMed has a wealth of experience and helped us choose a reputable agency from all the shady ones. It was the best money that we've spent! Before you commit to an agency, I'd consult with BetterMed first as they will save you a lot of money.”
“They saved us from bankruptcy when my husband and I were sinking in debt.”
“Totally straightforward. My own bank can't beat their interest rate.”
“BetterMed was able to negotiate our hospital bill down by 90%. We ended up saving about $35,000.”
“Fantastic experience with BetterMed. They're laser focused on getting you approved.”
“I consolidated $80,000 in credit card debt with them and I make one payment of $300 per month.”
“We were referred to BetterMed by our oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering when my wife was going through chemotherapy. BetterMed paid for all of my wife's medical bills, and even paid for our travel expenses while we took time off work. It speaks volumes when the most prestigious cancer center in the world recommends them.”
“No other company can beat BetterMed's low monthly payments.”
“I'm pretty sure everyone at BetterMed is heavily caffeinated. They respond to emails quickly and at all hours of the night. It's incredible.”
“Mayo Clinic refers them. Enough said.”
“I'm in the military and they guaranteed me an approval.”
“Very easy to apply, clear information and good follow up communication. The entire process was carried out online.”
“What you get with BetterMed is brutal honesty. They tell you point blank how they can help you financially. And then they deliver on it.”
“BetterMed made our dream of becoming parents a reality. They were compassionate and understanding and made sure that we got our loan to start our family. And their monthly payments are by far the lowest compared to anything else on the market.”
“Best interest rate when others were outrageous. Really helped me out when I needed it.“
“Both our doctor and lawyer recommended BetterMed to us to finance our surrogacy. We were told that they have a reputation of being curt but that they are reliable and that they help. We found them to be professional but direct. They told us upfront that loans for surrogacy take a while to process as they give priority to critical medical care such as cancer and transplant surgery. They also told us that if we're not comfortable waiting, that we shouldn't apply. I really appreciate that kind of blunt honesty. We chose to apply and wait because no one can beat their monthly payments. Now we have a beautiful baby boy and in the process of our second surrogacy.“
“American patriots. I’m a veteran and needed a replacement of my prosthetic. The VA wasn’t helping so I decided to take a loan to get what I needed. BetterMed paid for my prosthetic through their grants program and also thanked me for my service.“
“Great company. They genuinely care about people who need help. And they will definitely help you when others won't.“
“BetterMed's in a league of its own. Nobody can beat their financial assistance program.“
“They're snappy and get straight to the point! Balance that with quick and efficient service, making it easy to use.“
“I had bad credit and they got me approved. If they can't help you, nobody can. That’s how good they are.“
“If you’re the type of person who can plan ahead, this is the right financing for you. The monthly payments are substantially less than anyone else.“
“Some of the nicest folks you will ever meet. They're smart, down-to-earth and help you overcome medical bills.“