Financial Resources

• Website: https://www.cancer.org
• Services Offered: The ACS provides a range of financial assistance programs, including:
  • Transportation Assistance: Help with gas cards, lodging, or transportation to and from cancer treatment.
  • Patient Lodging: Assistance for accommodations if treatment requires travel away from home.
  • Financial Help: The ACS may help with co-pays, premiums, and deductibles for cancer-related care. They also provide connections to other resources and grants.
  • Cancer Information Helpline: Available for questions about finances, insurance, and treatment options.

• Website: https://www.cancercare.org
• Services Offered: CancerCare offers financial assistance for:
  • Transportation Costs: Help with travel to treatment centers, including gas cards and airfare.
  • Co-Pay Assistance: Financial aid for insurance co-pays related to cancer treatment.
  • Child Care: Assistance with child care costs for patients who need to be at treatment.
  • Treatment Costs: Direct financial assistance to help cover the costs of medications, treatments, or medical supplies.

• Website: https://www.lls.org
• Services Offered: While primarily focused on blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma, LLS provides financial assistance for:
  • Treatment Assistance: Financial help with co-pays, insurance premiums, and out-of-pocket expenses for treatment.
  • Travel Assistance: Help with the costs of transportation for treatment, including airfare and lodging.
  • Emergency Financial Assistance: Emergency grants for patients facing financial hardship due to their cancer diagnosis.

• Website: https://www.patientadvocate.org
• Services Offered: PAF provides a wide range of financial assistance programs, including:
  • Co-Pay Relief Program: Provides financial assistance to help with out-of-pocket costs related to treatment and medications.
  • Insurance Premiums Assistance: Helps with insurance premiums and co-insurance costs.
  • Case Management Services: Case managers assist in finding additional financial support and help with insurance and financial navigation.

• Website: https://www.cancer.gov
• Services Offered: The NCI’s website lists various cancer-related financial assistance programs available through federal and state resources, as well as local and national charities.
• Clinical Trial Assistance: Provides financial support for patients who wish to participate in clinical trials, including coverage for treatment and care associated with trials.
• Medicaid and Medicare Resources: The NCI offers information about eligibility for government assistance programs, such as Medicaid and Medicare.

• Website: https://www.healthwellfoundation.org
• Services Offered: HealthWell provides financial assistance to underinsured patients for:
  • Co-Pay Assistance: Help with co-pays for cancer treatments, chemotherapy, and other medications.
  • Insurance Premium Assistance: Coverage for insurance premiums for patients struggling with the cost of coverage.
  • Travel Assistance: Financial support for travel to treatment centers.

• Website: https://www.rmhc.org
• Services Offered: While primarily focused on families of children with cancer, the Ronald McDonald House Charities provides:
  • Free or Low-Cost Lodging: Families of children undergoing treatment can stay at Ronald McDonald Houses near treatment centers.
  • Food and Support Services: Meals and emotional support are provided to help families during treatment.

• Website: https://www.needymeds.org
• Services Offered: NeedyMeds provides a comprehensive list of programs that help cancer patients with:
  • Free or Low-Cost Medications: Assistance with accessing medications at reduced costs or for free.
  • Co-Pay Assistance: Provides a list of co-pay assistance programs by drug name.
  • Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs): Help with obtaining financial assistance from pharmaceutical companies to cover the cost of cancer treatment.

• Website: https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org
• Services Offered: Provides free emotional and financial support for cancer patients:
  • Financial Navigation: Help with navigating insurance, government programs, and cancer-related financial assistance.
  • Support Groups: Emotional support through groups that also address practical aspects, including finances.

• Website: https://www.pharmacist.com
• Services Offered: The APhA provides information about financial assistance for:
  • Medication Assistance: Access to low-cost or free medications through patient assistance programs.
  • Pharmacist Support: Pharmacists may provide guidance on reducing out-of-pocket medication costs or finding financial assistance programs.

• Website: https://www.sharsheret.org
• Services Offered: This organization provides support for Jewish women with breast cancer, but also offers financial assistance for:
  • Living Expenses: Financial support for day-to-day expenses during cancer treatment.
  • Co-Pay and Deductible Assistance: Help with cancer-related medical costs, including co-pays and deductibles.

• Website: https://www.cancerfac.org
• Services Offered: CFAC is a coalition of nonprofit organizations offering financial assistance to cancer patients. The website provides a searchable database for:
  • Co-Pay Assistance
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Rent and Utility Help

• Website: https://www.ssa.gov
• Services Offered: SSDI offers financial support for individuals unable to work due to a cancer diagnosis.
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI): For those with limited income and resources, SSI provides additional financial support.

• Website: https://www.livestrong.org
• Services Offered: Fertile Hope offers financial assistance to cancer patients undergoing fertility preservation due to cancer treatments, including medications, storage, and travel costs.

• Website: https://www.livestrong.org
• Services Offered: LIVESTRONG offers a financial navigation program to help cancer patients find and access financial assistance for treatment, transportation, medications, and insurance.

• Eligibility: Each financial assistance program has its own eligibility requirements, often based on income, insurance status, and the type or stage of cancer. It's important to verify eligibility directly with each organization.
• Consultation: For a more personalized approach, many hospitals and treatment centers have financial counselors who can assist in navigating these resources and help you apply for assistance.

These resources can be a vital lifeline for cancer patients and their families, offering relief from some of the financial burdens that come with cancer treatment.