Finding Financial Support for Stroke Patients

Costs Associated with a Stroke

According to The American Stroke Association, an ischemic stroke has an estimated lifetime expense of $140,481. The following is a breakdown of the kind of expenses that you can expect over the first 12 months post-stroke:

• Hospitalization: $20,396 to $43,652
• Rehabilitation: $17,081 (first year average)
• Medication: $5,392 per year

A 2021 study found that indirect costs (such as lost wages) make up 66% of the costs that a U.S. stroke survivor experiences.

The average cost of stroke care in the U.S. was $59,900 per patient per year – the highest average recorded care cost in the world for this diagnosis.

Most Common Stroke Expenses

Here are just a few of the common costs individuals and families may face following a stroke, many of which are typically not fully covered by insurance or benefits:

• Medications
• Travel expenses for rehabilitation and treatment
• Relocation or moving expenses related to the diagnosis (such as in the case of moving to be closer to a rehabilitation center or hospital for treatment)
• Temporary housing due to relocation
• Mileage, tolls, and parking fees for visits to rehabilitation center or hospital
• Specialized wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment
• Specially equipped vans
• Home modification related to the diagnosis
• Home health care services
• Activity-based therapy and vocational rehabilitation
• Assistive technology
• Caregiving

Financial Assistance for Stroke Patients

Establishing greater support for stroke patients is the goal of Help Hope Live. Through Community-Led fundraising, our nonprofit organization is dedicated to helping those in need to raise funds for the costs associated with a stroke.

How Does Fundraising for Strokes Work?

Fundraising with our nonprofit works as follows:

1. Submit a campaign request for assistance at helphopelive.org/get-started/apply
2. You’ll be paired with a Client Services Coordinator
3. Your Coordinator will provide you with one-on-one fundraising help, including personalized fundraising materials and guidance on how to rally your community, share your story on social media, reach out to the press, plan in-person or virtual fundraising events, and much more