Patient Assistance
Patient Services & Programs
CARTI
Patients diagnosed with cancer, face psychosocial concerns ranging from transportation needs to caring for the caregiver. CARTI’s resource coordinators provide specialized services designed to facilitate treatment and improve quality of life for cancer patients and their families.
Areas of assistance for those who qualify include housing, transportation and financial, emotional and nutritional counseling. In addition, CARTI offers a variety of publications and resources on cancer, treatment and prevention.
Reynolds Cancer Support House
The Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House offers a variety of programs and services in a comfortable, inviting atmosphere at no cost to the patient or family. With our unique mix of support, the House has assisted thousands of cancer patients and their family members with their battle against cancer.
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockfeller Cancer Institute
These services are offered to you as a patient at the UAMS Cancer Institute: Support Groups; Social Workers; Nutrition Services; Financial Counseling; Pharmacist; Pastoral Care.
CancerCare
800-813-4673
275 Seventh Ave. , 22nd Fl., New York , NY, 10001
Financial Assistance Program offers limited financial assistance for cancer-related costs such as transportation, home care and child care, and oncology social workers can help find additional resources. Also provides co-payment assistance through the CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation (check website for current funding). Offers free wig and prosthesis clinics in our New York, NY office, and free wigs by appointment in our Ridgewood, NJ and Long Island, NY locations. Can assist people with breast cancer with pain and anti-nausea medication, oral hormonal medication, lymphedema supplies and durable medical equipment. View all of CancerCare‘s services >>
Medication
Rx Outreach
888-796-1234
P.O. Box 66536, St. Louis, MO, 63166
A nonprofit organization that provides affordable medicines for those who qualify financially. Provides 90-day and 180-day supplies of prescription medications, regardless of the number of pills your doctor prescribes per day for most medications. Help is available to people regardless of age or whether they use another discount medicine or patient assistance program, and even to those who currently have a pharmacy benefit, such as Medicare Part D.
Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation
866-316-7263
P.O. Box 30500, Bethesda, MD, 20824
Provides co-payment assistance to patients who have insurance but lack the means to pay for out-of-pocket costs for their medications or infusions. Currently includes coverage for numerous disease funds, including various cancers and related illnesses. Check website for up-to-date list of diagnoses and medications covered
NeedyMeds
800-503-6897
P.O. Box 219, Gloucester, MA, 01931
Provides accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date information on programs that help people who are facing problems paying for medications and health care. Assists those in need in applying to programs and provides health-related education. Provides a searchable database listing pharmaceutical patient assistance programs, government programs, prescription discount cards, disease-based assistance, camps, scholarships and more.
PhRMA’s Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT)
888-477-2669
1100 15th St. NW, Washington, DC, 20005
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)’s Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) is a web platform designed to help patients, caregivers and health care providers learn more about the resources available through the various biopharmaceutical industry programs offered to those who need financial support due to their lack of insurance or inadequate prescription medicine coverage. MAT is not its own patient assistance program, but rather a search engine for many of the support programs and resources that the biopharmaceutical industry has been offering for decades.
BenefitsCheckUp
National Council on Aging (NCOA) offers BenefitsCheckUp, a comprehensive, free online tool that connects older adults with benefits they may qualify for.
The Actors Fund
800-221-7303
729 Seventh Ave., 12th Fl., New York , NY, 10019
Helps all professionals in entertainment and the performing arts. The Actors Fund is a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need or going through a crisis or transition. It offers several services, including help attaining affordable housing and health insurance, financial assistance for people in a medical crisis or those disabled by illness, case management, referrals, support groups and funeral/burial assistance. The Actors Fund is administered in offices in New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles
The American Life Fund Cancer Grant
At American Life Fund, we work with cancer patients every day, so we know just how costly a cancer diagnosis can be. From medical treatments to daily living expenses, costs can add up and make it difficult for patients to pay their bills. In order to help provide some relief during this stressful time, we created a grant to help cover the expenses that come with a cancer diagnosis.
Transportation
Angel Flight
918-749-8992
12345 E. Skelly Drive, Tulsa, OK, 74128
A non-profit charitable organization of pilots and volunteers who arrange free air transportation for any legitimate, charitable, medically related need. They arrange transportation of those people who are financially distressed, or who are in a time-critical, non-emergency situation due to their medical condition.
National Patient Travel Center
800-296-1217
4620 Haygood Rd., Suite 1, Virginia Beach, VA, 23455
A program of Mercy Medical Angels, provides information about all forms of charitable, long-distance medical air transportation and provides referrals to all appropriate sources of help available in the national charitable medical air transportation network.
The Samfund
617-938-3484
89 South St., Suite LL02, Boston, MA, 02111
Provides support to young adults who are struggling financially due to cancer. Twice a year, gives grants to survivors aged 21-39 to help with medical bills, living expenses, educational/professional development, graduate tuition, student loans, cosmetic or reconstructive procedures, family building options/procedures, health insurance supplementation, mental health, physical therapy, residual and current medical expenses, transportation-related expenses, legal expenses and rent/mortgage supplementation.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
877-426-2838
Helps more than one million veterans every year connect with the health care, disability, employment, education, and financial benefits. Offers transportation assistance program.
CancerCare
800-813-4673
275 Seventh Ave. , 22nd Fl., New York , NY, 10001
Financial Assistance Program offers limited financial assistance for cancer-related costs such as transportation, home care and child care, and oncology social workers can help find additional resources. Also provides co-payment assistance through the CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation (check website for current funding). Offers free wig and prosthesis clinics in our New York, NY office, and free wigs by appointment in our Ridgewood, NJ and Long Island, NY locations. Can assist people with breast cancer with pain and anti-nausea medication, oral hormonal medication, lymphedema supplies and durable medical equipment. View all of CancerCare’s services >>
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
111 Presidential Blvd., Ste. 203, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004
Mission is to change the lives of children with cancer through funding impactful research, raising awareness, supporting families, and empowering everyone to help cure childhood cancer. Offers a transportation and lodging grant and a Parent-to-Parent Matching Program.
Corporate Angel Network
914-328-1313
Mission is to fly cancer patients (both children and adults) to treatment at no cost to them on empty seats – on both private and corporate planes – with patients who need the rides. This not only improves the patients’ chances of survival, but, it also reduces their emotional stress, physical discomfort, and financial burden. Participation in Corporate Angel Network is open to all cancer patients, bone marrow donors and recipients, and stem cell donors and recipients who are ambulatory and not in need of medical support while traveling. Eligibility is not based on financial need, and patients may travel as often as necessary.
Fisher House Foundation
Operates a network of comfort homes where military and veterans’ families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment. Homes are located at major military and VA medical centers nationwide, close to the medical center or hospital they serve, and have up to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Also operates the Hero Miles program, using donated frequent flyer miles to bring family members to the bedside of ill service members as well as the Hotels for Heroes program using donated hotel points to allow family members to stay at hotels.
Allyson Whitney Foundation
Provides grants for people ages 16-36 who are diagnosed with a rare cancer. Covers a wide range of needs, including (but not limited to): current and residual medical bills, rent, utilities, car and health insurance premiums, IVF treatments, integrative therapies, travel expenses, and medical hair pieces. Grants range from $500-$1,500, and applications should be completed by an oncology social worker, doctor’s office, or patient navigator.
The Air Care Alliance
Offers a list of all nonprofit volunteer flying groups, whether they are members of the Air Care Alliance or not, in the interests of providing all possible help to patients, communities and others with needs.
Air Charity Network
877-621-7177
8864 Airport Blvd, Leesburg, Fl,
Serves all 50 states and provides free flights to people in need of medical treatment. To be automatically routed to a specific region, call toll-free 877-621-7177 or visit website for regional links.
The Actors Fund
800-221-7303
729 Seventh Ave. , 12th Fl., New York , NY, 10019
Helps all professionals in entertainment and the performing arts. The Actors Fund is a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need or going through a crisis or transition. It offers several services, including help attaining affordable housing and health insurance, financial assistance for people in a medical crisis or those disabled by illness, case management, referrals, support groups and funeral/burial assistance. The Actors Fund is administered in offices in New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Utilities
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
866-674-6327
330 C St. SW, Mary E. Switzer Building, 5th Floor, Washington, DC, 20201
May be able to assist with bill payments, an energy crisis, and weatherization and energy-related home repairs. To apply, call the National Energy Assistance
Referral (NEAR) project toll-free at the number provided to get the contact information for your local LIHEAP office.
Allyson Whitney Foundation
Provides grants for people ages 16-36 who are diagnosed with a rare cancer. Covers a wide range of needs, including (but not limited to): current and residual medical bills, rent, utilities, car and health insurance premiums, IVF treatments, integrative therapies, travel expenses, and medical hair pieces. Grants range from $500-$1,500, and applications should be completed by an oncology social worker, doctor’s office, or patient navigator.
The American Life Fund Cancer Grant
At American Life Fund, we work with cancer patients every day, so we know just how costly a cancer diagnosis can be. From medical treatments to daily living expenses, costs can add up and make it difficult for patients to pay their bills. In order to help provide some relief during this stressful time, we created a grant to help cover the expenses that come with a cancer diagnosis.
Wigs
Wigs & Wishes
856-582-6600
304 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd., Sewell, NJ, 08080
Provides free wigs to women and children anywhere in the U.S and also offer a grant wishes program for children. Search for participating salons on their website. If no local salon, contact directly with request. Also accepts hair donations (must be 12” and not colored; they do accept gray hair).
Lolly’s Locks
Provides high-quality wigs to cancer patients who cannot otherwise afford them. To qualify for our assistance, person must be a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy, and suffering from hair loss as a result. Applications are available on the website or can be mailed.
CancerCare
800-813-4673
275 Seventh Ave. , 22nd Fl., New York , NY, 10001
Financial Assistance Program offers limited financial assistance for cancer-related costs such as transportation, home care and child care, and oncology social workers can help find additional resources. Also provides co-payment assistance through the CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation (check website for current funding). Offers free wig and prosthesis clinics in our New York, NY office, and free wigs by appointment in our Ridgewood, NJ and Long Island, NY locations. Can assist people with breast cancer with pain and anti-nausea medication, oral hormonal medication, lymphedema supplies and durable medical equipment. View all of CancerCare‘s services >>
Allyson Whitney Foundation
Provides grants for people ages 16-36 who are diagnosed with a rare cancer. Covers a wide range of needs, including (but not limited to): current and residual medical bills, rent, utilities, car and health insurance premiums, IVF treatments, integrative therapies, travel expenses, and medical hair pieces. Grants range from $500-$1,500, and applications should be completed by an oncology social worker, doctor’s office, or patient navigator.
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