Getting Financial Help
"In the time we have it is surely our duty to do all the good we can to all the people we can in all the ways we can."
- William Barclay
A cancer diagnosis and treatment can interfere with your ability to work and increase your medical costs significantly. Medical bills, treatment and comfort care costs, daily living expenses and any expenses that your insurance may not cover can create a tremendous amount of stress. There may be financial help available for people with cancer and resources you can consider to help you with the costs of your illness. There are companies that can help you with medical billing, insurance, and reimbursement issues. There are co-payment organizations and patient assistance programs that can help you if you cannot afford the cost of medications. Government and community resource programs also may provide assistance to you. Getting to know the various financial resources will give you the knowledge and skills you need to get the most out of all the benefits for which you may qualify.
Articles:
- "Expecting the Unexpected," CureToday Magazine
- “Foundation Launches Fund for Patients with Bone Metastases,” Healthwell Foundation
- “Health Insurance & Financial Assistance for Cancer Patients,” American Cancer Society
- “Tips for Finding Assistance,” CancerCare
Websites:
- BenefitsCheckUp: Tool for Financial, Health and Prescription Savings
- CancerCare Financial Assistance
- Healthwell Foundation Financial Assistance
- NCI Resources for Financial Assistance for Patients & their Families
- Partnership for Prescription Assistance
- Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program
- Social Security Disability Planner
