In this fact sheet, you will find several lists of financial assistance resources available to those who have been diagnosed with cancer. Please see the qualifications and eligibility guidelines for what each organization requires.
Federal and state programs can provide benefits to both individuals and their families.
Information on public assistance and food stamps.
Benefits for older adults. Eldercare Locator finds resources in your community.
Drug companies sometimes offer services that can help, including help with insurance repayments or discounted medicine. Contact the company that makes your prescription medication more more.
Organizations that can also help with drug-related costs include:
To find local resources, check to see if there is a 211 information and referral service (www.211.org) in your area.
Some nonprofit organizations can help with drug copayments and deductibles. Each program has their own eligibility guidelines and may only cover certain types of cancer.
CancerCare’s Online Helping Hand at www.cancercare.org/helpinghand is a searchable, online database of financial and practical assistance available for people affected by cancer. This comprehensive online tool features up-to-date contact information and descriptions for hundreds of national and regional organizations offering financial help to people with cancer. You can search by diagnosis, zip code and type of assistance.
Edited by Julia Manna, LMSW
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This fact sheet is supported by the Anna Fuller Fund, Bristol Myers Squibb and a grant from Genentech.
Last updated Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The information presented in this publication is provided for your general information only. It is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with qualified health professionals who are aware of your specific situation. We encourage you to take information and questions back to your individual health care provider as a way of creating a dialogue and partnership about your cancer and your treatment.
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