A health emergency just put someone's finances in your hands...
and, chances are, they didn't leave you instructions. Afloat helps your family find the bills, keep them paid, and get back to focusing on what matters.
The Afloat emergency financial navigator is free for all families.
of U.S. adults say they wouldn't feel confident taking over financial tasks for a parent who needed it.
If you're one of them, you're in the right place.
Poll of 400 Americans with parents aged 70–99
One step at a time
You don't need to solve everything today. Afloat orders the work the way families actually live it.
Stabilize
Clear instructions on what’s most urgent so nothing falls through the cracks.
2 Weeks 1–4Organize
Translate the pile of papers into one view of what needs done, then assign each task to your team.
3 Once things are stablePlan
With the day-to-day handled, turn your focus to the road ahead. How will future care be funded?
Built for real families
One organizer, infinite supporters
Invite your loved ones to share the workload and stay connected. Medical emergencies are hard enough without trying to manage everything on your own.
Sharing that feels comfortable
Helpers can work on bills and upload documents without seeing the assets or personal stuff.
The patient stays in the loop
The person you're helping is invited in too. They see everything done in their name, and they keep the final say over who can access what.
Words for the hard calls
Never get stuck improvising. Our Call Guides can help you get what you need from banks, utilities, insurers, hospital billing, even Social Security.
Free guidance, no signup required
The whole path in one plain-English guide, the words for the hard calls, and more. Care teams and social workers are welcome to print the one-page handout and share it with families who need it.
Afloat is your navigator, and everything's free
- Step-by-step financial transition plan
- Shared family workspace
- Call guides filled in with your details
- Roles that give just the right amount of access
- No ads, ever