If you receive assistance from or live in a home with a family or friends, please have them complete the attached form labeled “Letter of Support.” This will not make them responsible for your medical bills. This will help show how you are able to afford living expenses.
- Briefly introduce yourself and state the purpose of the letter. - Explain your situation and why you need financial support. - Provide any relevant details, such as your financial circumstances, goals, and how the funds will be used. - Thank the recipient for considering your request.
Ing to the National Consumer Law Center (2007) there is no “right” way to write a hardship letter. It should avoid disparaging the servicer, the lender, the homeowner's employer, or any other party involved in the crisis.
If you receive assistance from or live in a home with a family or friends, please have them complete the attached form labeled “Letter of Support.” This will not make them responsible for your medical bills. This will help show how you are able to afford living expenses.
When you write the hardship letter, don't include anything that would hurt your situation. Here are some examples of things you shouldn't say in the letter: Don't say that your situation is your lender's fault or that their employees are jerks. Don't state that things will likely turn around for you.
State social services agencies provide direct assistance to people with limited access to health care. They can offer referrals to local health centers and organizations that may be able to help. If you are eligible for Medicare, you can get help paying for your prescriptions through Medicare Part D.