What assistance is available for cancer patients?

The Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition (CFAC) is a group of national organizations that provide financial help to patients. CFAC provides a searchable database of financial resources. CancerCare (800-813-4673) provides limited financial assistance for co-pays, transportation, home care, and child care.

How much does a cancer drug cost?

Some cancer patients may face out-of-pocket costs of nearly $12,000 a year for one drug. In 2014, cancer patients paid $4 billion out-of-pocket for cancer treatment. Newly approved cancer drugs cost an average of $10,000 per month, with some as high as $30,000 per month.

What happens if you can’t pay for cancer treatment?

Patient Access Network (866-316-7263) assists patients who cannot access the treatments they need because of out-of-pocket health care costs like deductibles, co-payments and coinsurance. Patient Advocate Foundation (800-532-5274) offers a co-payment relief program and seeks to ensure patients’ access to care.

Are there any financial assistance for cancer patients?

We offer limited financial assistance for cancer-related costs and co-pays, and our professional oncology social workers can help you find additional resources. Helps with treatment-related costs, such as transportation, home care and child care. View available assistance and eligibility guidelines.

How can I manage the cost of cancer treatment?

Asking your health insurance company about your benefits and arranging for a payment plan can help you manage the costs of cancer treatment. Cancer treatment can be very expensive, even if you have health insurance. We offer some helpful tips below, and links to resources that may be able to help you. Know what to expect.

How does co-payment Assistance Foundation help people with cancer?

We help people with cancer overcome financial access and treatment barriers by assisting them with co-payments for their prescribed treatments. We offer easy-to-access, same-day approval over the phone and online. To support those in need, please consider donating to our foundation.

Where can I get help paying for prescription drugs for cancer?

You can also find it online at www.usa.gov/state-health. Our team is made up of doctors and oncology certified nurses with deep knowledge of cancer care as well as journalists, editors, and translators with extensive experience in medical writing.