Cardiac Rehabilitation Financial Assistance

Administered by American Heart Association / Hospital Programs · heart.org

Cardiac rehab after heart attack, bypass surgery, or heart failure is medically proven to reduce re-hospitalization by 30%. Many hospitals offer sliding-scale fees or financial assistance for the 12-36 session program when patients can't afford it.

Eligibility requirements

✓Cardiac event (heart attack, bypass, stent, heart failure)
✓Referred by cardiologist
✓Financial need for reduced cost

Insider tip

Medicare covers 36 sessions of cardiac rehab — apply immediately if eligible. For uninsured, ask the hospital's social worker specifically about cardiac rehab financial assistance. Many hospitals offer it free to avoid costly readmissions.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at heart.org →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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