Need help with out of pocket expenses

lana830

I do not work have insurance under my husband. The out of pocket expenses will place us in a bad state. Any ideas where I can turn for financial aid?

ibcmets

Lana,

You can get a booklet from Patientresource.net.  They have a financial aid booklet for those dealing with cancer.  There are many options there.

Terri

SpecialK

Here is some info from Komen linked below.  Local Komen affiliates and the ACS may have available gas cards.  :

CancerCare – Co-payment Assistance Foundation
Offers health insurance co-payment assistance to breast cancer patients undergoing some types of chemotherapy.
www.cancercarecopay.org

CancerCare – Linking A.R.M.S.™
Provides financial assistance for some medications, medical equipment and lymphedema supplies.
www.cancercare.org

NeedyMeds.com
Provides information on how to find pharmaceutical manufacturer assistance programs.
www.needymeds.com

Patient Advocate Foundation – Co-Pay Relief Program
Provides financial assistance for prescription drug co-payments to patients who qualify.
www.copays.org

Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA)
Offers low-cost and free prescription drug programs for those with limited income
www.pparx.org/

Social Security Administration
Find your local social security office.
www.ssa.gov/

Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (U.S. Department of Labor)
Find information on federal laws requiring insurance coverage of breast reconstruction after mastectomy.
www.dol.gov/ebsa/publications/whcra.html

American Cancer Society – Road to Recovery
Provides local transportation to and from cancer treatments.
www.cancer.org

CancerCare – AVONCares Program
Offers limited financial help to cover treatment-related transportation and childcare costs.
www.cancercare.org

Air Charity Network
A group of organizations that offer air travel to cancer patients and their caregivers.
www.aircharitynetwork.org/

Corporate Angel Network
Uses empty seats on corporate aircraft to help cancer patients reach treatment centers.
www.corpangelnetwork.org/

Lifeline Pilots
Offers air travel to treatment centers for cancer patients and their caregivers.
www.lifelinepilots.org/

Mercy Medical Airlift
Offers air travel to treatment centers for cancer patients and their caregivers.
www.mercymedical.org/

National Patient Travel Center
Offers air travel to treatment centers for cancer patients and their caregivers.
www.patienttravel.org/

Raquel’s Wings for Life
Offers air travel to treatment centers for cancer patients and their caregivers.
www.raquelswingsforlife.com/

Another link with potential info:

http://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/MainMenu/About-Cancer/Understanding-Cancer/Coping-with-the-Cost-of-Care

chattipatti

Hello,

Omg just started getting my bills for my breast cancer and its not nice. 

Moderators

The Paying for Your Care section of the main Breastcancer.org site lists many resources, including help with living expenses, ways to lower drug costs, and suggestions for those who are uninsured, or underinsured.